Over the last year, more and more people have started to work from home due to COVID-19. With more people spending the majority of their days within the confines of their homes, there are more opportunities to see more bugs. 

Critters that may have been overlooked in the past are now being spotted, and people don’t want to deal with them. Here are few tips to take down the bugs while working from home: 

• Seal Up Cracks & Entry Points

Cracks and gaps in your home are the perfect “Welcome Sign” for pests to invade. Scan your home for any potential entry points and follow these sealing tips to ensure success. 

• Keep Your Home Clean 

A clean home is a bug-free home. It’s important to make sure that you are regularly taking the trash out, wiping crumbs off the counters, and sweeping the floors often. The less mess and food sources, the less creepy crawlies. Check out these home improvement DIY projects to help keep the pests out. 

• Kill the Bugs That You Spot

If you are sitting at home working and encounter a bug, we recommend trying to kill it immediately. Small bugs turn into big bugs, so you need to control the problem as soon as possible. 

• Keep Your Yard Clean 

A clean yard = a pest-free home. Bugs love to live in overgrown bushes and trees, so keeping your yard freshly groomed is the best way to make sure that your yard and your home steers clear of bugs. Check out these 5 tips for taking care of your yard. 

• Call In the Pros 

Most people working from home don’t want to go through the extra hassle of getting rid of pests, so if you’re looking for a quick and easy fix, call in our Bug Guys! You can rest assured that our pros will be timely, efficient, and create a more enjoyable work at home environment for you moving forward. Give us a call at 706-309-0881. 

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