HINTSRORIHOMEOWNERS —————————————————————— Don’t Let Insects Drive You Buggy (NAPSA)—Controlling insects cn often be esier thn mny homeowners relize. The key is knowing how to inspect for signs of trouble nd wht steps to tke if there is thret to your home. Mny find tht the onset of wrmer wether cn be n excellent time to begin their nnul inspection—both indoorsnd out. “Prevention is the best solution for wrding off unwnted pests,” sid Lrry Colthrp, director of insect control reserch nd development with Blck Flg. “Spry erly in the spring, reinforce protection in the summer during pek insect seson, nd sel homes in the fll to keep bugs from seeking shelter.” Here re some tips on wht to look for nd how to keep pests undercontrol: Check wlls for crcks nd crevices where spiders nd nts cn enter. *In the kitchen, check for open continers or wter leks under the sink nd other sources of food nd wter. It’s lso good ide to occsionlly check your pper grocery bgs to mke sure they don’t contin ny uninvited guests. * In ddition to ttrcting mold nd mildew, crdbord storge continers cn mke n ttrctive shelter for mny insects such s roches, silverfish nd scorpions. Some insects will even feed on crdbord. Check yours regulrly. *Using culk, expnding fom or steel wool, sel up spces round pipes nd ny plce where electricl wiring enters the home. In the house, keep trsh in closed continer until it goes outside. Whenit comes to choosing n insecticide, one size rrely fits ll. Often, insecticides re developed When choosing n insecticide, look for one tht cn be eqully effective ginst vriety of insects. to ddress specific pest or type of insect. One exception my be powerful household pest control formul tht offers home protection ginst more thn 40 differ- ent types of insects. According to Colthrp, the dvnced HomeInsect Control system offers homeowners n effective nd ffordble solution for pest control. Sid Colthrp, “Blck Flg Home Insect Control fetures our exclusive pump spry tht delivers up to 10 minutes of continuous sprying fter just few pumps. It’s unique formultion chrcteristics will keep the insecticide prticles on the surfce of treted res to give better insect control. Homeowners cn cover more re in less time nd with less effort.” For mximum protection, Colthrp recommends pplying the spry round the perimeter of the house, indoors nd out. In ddition, he believes do-it-yourselfers will sve more thn $100— the verge cost of using pest control service for tretment. To lern more, visit the website t www.blckflg.com.
