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Pest Prevention and Control

A home checklist for keeping pests out: sealing entry points, removing food and water sources, and watching for early signs.

What this tool does

A home checklist for keeping pests out: sealing entry points, removing food and water sources, and watching for early signs.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 3 groups and 11 items.

  • Keep them out (4 items): Seal gaps around doors, windows, pipes and vents; Add door sweeps and repair screens; Keep firewood away from the house and off the ground; Trim vegetation away from exterior walls
  • Remove food, water and shelter (5 items): Store food in airtight containers; Wipe up crumbs and grease; Fix leaks and remove standing water; Take out the trash regularly and clean the bins; Remove cardboard and clutter
  • Watch for signs (2 items): Place sticky monitors in high-risk areas, out of reach of children and pets; Act quickly on early signs

Tip: Go through the list once a season and untick it to start again. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general prevention list. It does not diagnose a pest problem or recommend treatments.
  • It does not judge how serious a pest problem is. If you are unsure, ask a licensed pest control professional.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does the list cover a particular pest?
A: No. It is a general prevention list. Different pests need different steps, so add your own items for a pest you have.
Q: Does it tell me which products or treatments to use?
A: No. It covers prevention only. For an infestation, ask a licensed pest control professional.
Q: Can I add my own tasks?
A: Yes. In each group you can add items, remove items, copy that group's list and reset it.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes, in your browser on this device only.

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