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Holiday Pest-Proofing Tips From Arrow Exterminators

The experts at Arrow Exterminators offer tips to viewers on the best ways to keep your home pest free during the holiday season!  Example tips:

  • Inspect and shake Christmas trees, wreaths and other live greenery thoroughly before bringing into the house.
  • Store all holiday decorations in plastic, airtight containers and when retrieving from the attic or basement, inspect them outdoors before bringing inside.
  • Store firewood off the ground and at least 20 feet away from the home. Inspect each piece carefully before bringing into the home.

More holiday pest-proofing tips to keep your home free of mice, ants, roaches and other pests can be found here.

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