Homeowner Advice Centre
Expert tips and guides to protect your home from pests and wildlife
Essential Pest & Wildlife Tips
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Hiring the Right Exterminator
- • Check for Structural Pesticide licenses
- • Confirm liability insurance coverage
- • Ask about child and pet-safe products
- • Inquire about service warranties (3-6 months)
- • Read reviews on Broadway Pest Control
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DIY vs Hiring a Professional
DIY Projects:
- • Sealing minor foundation cracks
- • Clearing standing water spots
- • Using snap traps for individual mice
Hire a Pro:
- • Bed bug heat treatments
- • Wasp and hornet nest removal
- • Wildlife trapping and attic exclusions
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Preventative Maintenance
- • Clean gutters to prevent wood-boring pests
- • Keep firewood 20+ feet away from walls
- • Inspect crawlspace vents annually
- • Trim branches touching the roofline
- • Seal trash bins with heavy-duty locks
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Indoor Pest Prevention
- • Store food in airtight glass/metal containers
- • Clean crumbs and food spills instantly
- • Fix plumbing leaks under sinks promptly
- • De-clutter basements and cardboard boxes
- • Vacuum carpets and baseboards regularly
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Exterminator Red Flags
- • Pressures you into long contracts upfront
- • Refuses to explain chemical safety details
- • Does not inspect prior to treatment quote
- • Cash-only deals with no written receipt
- • No physical business address provided
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Treatment Success Tips
- • Follow prep sheets completely (e.g. for bed bugs)
- • Vacate house during treatment as directed
- • Don't wash away target baits or gels
- • Keep children and pets away from dry sprays
- • Document and report pest sightings post-treatment
Seasonal Pest Control Checklist
🌸 Spring
- ✓ Look for emerging ant trail lines
- ✓ Check overhangs for early wasp nests
- ✓ Clear standing water to prevent mosquito larvae
- ✓ Inspect screens on doors and windows
- ✓ Apply exterior preventative barrier spray
☀️ Summer
- ✓ Monitor picnic and deck areas for yellowjackets
- ✓ Inspect pets for fleas and ticks
- ✓ Clear organic debris from house foundation
- ✓ Keep lawn cut short to discourage rodents
- ✓ Seal basement utility pipe entry gaps
🍂 Fall
- ✓ Seal foundation gaps (mice seek warmth)
- ✓ Install garage door weatherstripping
- ✓ Check chimney and roof vents for wildlife entry
- ✓ Inspect attic insulation for nesting signs
- ✓ Close crawls and seal vents securely
❄️ Winter
- ✓ Listen for scratching sounds in drywall/ceilings
- ✓ Seal indoor gaps around heat vents
- ✓ Inspect pantry items for moth and beetle larvae
- ✓ Check crawlspace for rodent traps
- ✓ Keep tree limbs trimmed away from gutters
Integrated Pest Management
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Eco-Safe Products
We prioritize botanical oils, non-chemical traps, and safe gel baits to protect your household
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Physical Exclusion
Blocking entries using copper mesh, silicone caulking, and metal vents stops pests without chemicals
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Habitat Modification
Removing access to food, water, and shelter resolves pest issues at the root source
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