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Your pets are a part of your family, and you do everything you can to give them a good life. Although their routine vet visits help protect them from things like heartworms, there are plenty of other pests that can cause problems for them. However, many pet owners are hesitant to address these pests because they worry it may be dangerous for their pet. Is there a way to protect your pets while also keeping your home pest-free? Thankfully, the answer is yes. Find out more below.
Why Pet Owners Worry About Pest Control
Pet owners have a few reasons to worry about pest control. Many pest control products contain products that can harm pets. Especially when using DIY products, it’s easy to apply them incorrectly or in areas where they can be a danger to your pets.
It can also be difficult to treat for pests because your pets are naturally curious. They may want to inspect and consume bait or sniff around areas that you treated, accidentally inhaling the product in the process.
It can be a challenge to find an effective pest control solution that protects your home and family while also protecting your pets. Luckily, though, there is a solution. By combining DIY pest prevention with All-American Pest Control’s effective, pet-friendly services, you can make sure your home is pest-free and your pets are happy and healthy.
Pest Prevention with Pets Starts With Your Home's Exterior
There are a lot of things you can do around your home’s exterior to make it less likely that pests will move inside. The best part about these prevention techniques is that they don’t require any sprays, baits, or products. All-American Pest Control’s pest pros suggest the following pest prevention tips:
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Seal cracks and gaps around doors, windows, and your foundation
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Install door sweeps and weatherstripping, and repair torn window screens
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Keep outdoor trash cans sealed and away from entry points
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Store firewood away from your house and up off the ground
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Address moisture issues around your yard
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Remove potential food sources, like bird seed and pet food
How to Store Pet Food Without Attracting Pests
Your pet could be contributing to your pest problem. If you don’t properly store your pet’s food, it could be an invitation for hungry pests to show up in your house and stick around. The best way to store your pet’s food so that it doesn’t attract pests is by using airtight containers for dry food and treats. Wet food should be kept refrigerated if in an open container.
After your pet finishes eating, clean up crumbs and spills and wash the dish. Avoid leaving food and water bowls out overnight, as pests are also attracted to a steady water supply.
Why Open Pet Food Attracts Rodents and Insects
Mice, ants, and cockroaches are drawn to easy food sources. They have highly developed senses of smell that allow them to find food from far away. Many pet owners store their pet’s food in their garage, making it easy for pests to get to it. From there, it’s only a matter of time before they find their way inside. By storing your pet’s food properly, you can help avoid pest problems without any chemicals.
Pest Control Options for Homes With Pets
If you want the peace of mind of a pest-free home, or if you have a pest problem that needs to be addressed, there are options for pest control when pets live at your home. All-American Pest Control offers a variety of options to meet your pest control needs while protecting your pets.
Our Green Choice Pest Control uses botanical and low-toxicity products that are pet-friendly, but still effective against pests.
One of the main benefits of professional pest control from All-American Pest Control is that you know you’re getting service from people who are specially-trained, highly knowledgeable, and who have years of pest control experience.
What to Ask Your Pest Control Company When You Have Pets
Whether you’ve contacted All-American or another pest control company for pest control, you should ask the following questions before getting a pest control treatment. If they can’t or won't answer your questions, it’s a sign to look elsewhere for service.
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Request details about the products used and their active ingredients.
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Ask how long pets should stay away from treated areas after a service.
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Confirm that your technician is trained in application methods when pets are present.
DIY Pest-Proofing Tips With Pets
In addition to the pest prevention tips we mentioned earlier, there are some other things you can do to help make your home less likely to experience a pest infestation.
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Use diatomaceous earth in areas pets can't access like wall voids
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Place sticky traps in cabinets or behind appliances away from curious paws
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Remove standing water sources that attract mosquitoes and other pests
Pest-Proof Your Pet-Friendly Yard
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Avoid toxic lawn products and opt for natural alternatives
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Remove leaf piles, mulch, and debris where pests hide
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Keep grass trimmed and shrubs away from your home's exterior
Contact All-American for Pet-Safe Pest Control
Protect your home and your pets with professional pest control from All-American Pest Control. We offer pet-friendly services necessary to eliminate pests without harming your pets. Schedule a pet-friendly pest service by contacting us today.
Your Trusted Nashville, TN Pest Control Experts
Since 1961, All-American Pest Control has been your go-to team of trusted pest experts for homes, businesses, and home builders throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Our expert team offers termite treatments, mosquito reduction, rodent removal, ant and spider control, and wasp nest removal—keeping your property protected year-round. As a local, family-owned company, we take pride in offering reliable, professional pest solutions with outstanding customer service.
We proudly serve: Columbia, Mount Pleasant, Spring Hill, Summertown, Williamsport, Culleoka, Hampshire, Santa Fe, Ashwood, Bigbyville, Campbells Station, Fly, Fountain Heights, Hopewell, Pleasant Grove, Sawdust, Scotts Mill, Screamer, Silver Creek, and the surrounding areas.
For trusted pest control in Nashville, TN, and these surrounding communities, contact All-American Pest Control today! Call (615) 824-8814 or Schedule a Free Consultation online.