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10 Tips to Prevent Pest Infestations in Your Home with Pointe Pest Control
Introduction Preventing pests from invading your home is the best way to avoid the stress and damage that infestations can cause. While professional pest control services are essential, there are many proactive steps homeowners can take to reduce the risk of pests. Pointe Pest Control offers expert advice and proven techniques to help you maintain a pest-free environment year-round. Here are 10 practical tips to prevent pest infestations in your home. 1. Seal All Entry Points Pests often enter through small cracks, gaps, or holes in your home’s exterior. Inspect your foundation, walls, windows, doors, and roofline for any openings and seal them with caulk, weather stripping, or mesh screens to block potential entryways. 2. Maintain Cleanliness Keep your home clean and tidy, especially kitchens and dining areas. Wipe up spills promptly, store food in airtight containers, and regularly dispose of garbage to eliminate food sources that attract pests like
10 Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Pest-Free Year-Round
IntroductionPests don’t take vacations—and neither should your pest prevention plan. Whether it’s ants in spring, mosquitoes in summer, rodents in fall, or spiders in winter, every season brings new challenges for homeowners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The good news? With some simple preventive habits and the support of a professional pest control partner like Pointe Pest Control, you can protect your home and family all year long. Here are 10 simple but highly effective ways to keep your home pest-free throughout the seasons. 1. Seal Entry Points Around Your Home Pests often enter through small cracks in the foundation, gaps around doors, or even utility lines. Sealing those entry points is your first line of defense. Tips: Use weatherstripping around doors and windows Apply silicone-based caulk to seal cracks and crevices Install mesh screens over vents and chimneys Pointe’s Advantage: We offer thorough inspections to help homeowners identify and
5 Ways Pointe Pest Control Protects Your Home from Termites Year-Round
IntroductionTermites might be small, but the damage they cause is anything but. These silent destroyers can chew through wood, flooring, and even wallpaper—often without being noticed until it’s too late. The key to protecting your home from costly termite damage is not just reacting when they appear, but having a year-round prevention and monitoring plan. At Pointe Pest Control, termite protection is one of our specialties. In this blog, we’ll explore the 5 most important ways we help homeowners prevent, detect, and eliminate termite threats—before they do real damage. 1. We Use the Sentricon® System—An Industry-Leading Solution Pointe Pest Control is proud to offer the Sentricon® System, a highly trusted termite baiting technology that eliminates entire colonies, including the queen. Why It Works: Sentricon® uses bait that is more attractive to termites than wood. Termites consume the bait and take it back to the colony, spreading it to others. The
7 Ways Pointe Pest Control Keeps Homes Pest-Free Year-Round
Introduction: Why Year-Round Pest Control Matters in the Midwest Illinois and Missouri homeowners face pest threats every season—from springtime ants and summer mosquitoes to fall rodents and winter spiders. Pointe Pest Control offers more than one-time treatments; we deliver consistent, seasonal protection with 100% guaranteed results. Here are 7 key ways we keep your home pest-free year-round: 1. Free, Thorough Inspections Our process begins with a free inspection from a licensed technician. We check every entry point, crawl space, and corner—inside and out. This lets us build a custom treatment plan tailored to your home’s needs. 2. Seasonal Service Plans Pests change with the seasons, and so do we. Pointe’s quarterly pest protection service includes four treatments a year, each designed to target the seasonal pest risks—ants in spring, wasps in summer, rodents in fall, and spiders in winter. 3. Pet & Kid-Safe Products Safety is a priority. We use
5 Reasons Local Businesses Choose Pointe for Commercial Pest Control
Introduction: Your Business Can’t Afford a Pest Problem For businesses in Illinois and Missouri, pests don’t just create discomfort—they destroy reputations, risk health violations, and impact revenue. That’s why so many companies partner with Pointe Pest Control. Here’s why business owners trust us: 1. Custom Pest Plans for Every Industry Whether you manage a restaurant, office, warehouse, or retail shop, we create a pest control plan specific to your space and industry requirements. Examples include: Food-safe solutions for kitchens Rodent-proofing for storage areas Discreet, after-hours services for customer-facing operations 2. Discreet & Flexible Scheduling We understand your business can’t stop for a pest visit. That’s why we offer after-hours and weekend service—quiet, unmarked vehicles and respectful technicians ensure your customers never notice. 3. Certified, Insured, and Compliant Pointe’s technicians are fully licensed and insured. We understand health code regulations and documentation requirements for industries like hospitality, manufacturing, and healthcare. 4.
6 Seasonal Pest Control Tips Every Midwestern Homeowner Needs
Introduction: Why Pest Control Isn’t a One-Time Fix Many homeowners only call pest control when they spot bugs. But the Midwest’s changing seasons bring constant pest pressure. A seasonal approach prevents surprises year-round. Let’s break down the key tips for each season: 1. Spring: Stop Ants and Earwigs Before They Invade Spring moisture wakes up soil pests like ants and earwigs. Inspect your foundation, seal entry points, and clean up leaf litter early. Pointe uses exterior treatments to block ant trails before they get inside. 2. Summer: Beat Mosquitoes and Wasps Warm weather means more outdoor fun—and more stinging insects. Remove standing water, keep gutters clean, and schedule a backyard barrier spray to keep mosquitoes away. Wasps often build nests under eaves—our team can safely remove them. 3. Fall: Seal Up Before the Rodents Move In Rodents seek shelter as temperatures drop. Seal gaps, install door sweeps, and set traps