If you’re tired of bugs creeping in no matter how much you spray, it might be time to rethink your approach. The real secret? You have to prep your yard before using pest control—otherwise, those sprays won’t stand a chance.
Here’s exactly what you need to do before you apply any pest control treatment (plus the kid and pet friendly product I personally use and recommend!).
🧹 1. Remove Weeds Along Your Foundation
Weeds and overgrown grass create the perfect hiding and breeding spots for bugs. Clear the area around your home’s perimeter to eliminate those pest highways.
🗑 2. Take Out Outdoor Trash
Leaving full trash bags near your house—especially in summer—is like inviting pests to dinner. Always remove outdoor trash promptly and keep bins sealed.
🍊 3. Get Rid of Fallen Fruit and Plant Debris
Ants, flies, and other bugs are drawn to rotting fruit and leaf piles. Clean up regularly around fruit trees, garden beds, and compost bins.
💧 4. Eliminate Standing Water
Mosquitoes only need a tiny bit of water to breed—like, less than a bottle cap. Dump out water in buckets, plant saucers, toys, and unclog your gutters.
🏚 5. Seal Holes and Cracks
Pests will find any crack they can squeeze through. Use caulk or expandable foam to seal around doors, windows, pipes, and AC lines.
🧴 6. Apply Pest Control That Works With You
Once your yard is prepped, it’s time to apply a treatment. I use Pestie, a DIY pest control that ships straight to your door. It’s kid and pet friendly, easy to apply with a hose, and doesn’t lock you into a contract.
Use my code CRAZY.LIFE.WITH.LITTLES10 for a discount at checkout!
🪟 Where to Spray Pestie for Best Results:
✅ Around the foundation of your home
✅ Around sheds, outdoor trash bins, and doorways
✅ Near AC units and utility gaps
✅ Around potted plants and patio areas
🐞 Final Thoughts
Don’t let bugs take over your home this summer. When you prep your yard before using pest control, your treatments work better, last longer, and help keep your space safer for the whole family—including kids and pets.