The first thing to realize about pest control is that insects and rodents vast-
ly outnumber us and a vigorous and concerted effort is necessary in order to
keep our homes and businesses free of roaches, ants, mice and other pests.

Roaches can be brought into homes and businesses in paper goods, produce
items ( tomatoes, potatoes, etc. ) or can crawl into structures under poorly
sealed threshholds, and can get in whenever doors and windows are left open
for ventilation or while trash is being taken out.

Mice and Rats enter whenever there is an opening into buildings.  These open-
ings may be around plumbing, spaces under doors, or drain pipes that lead up 
into structures.

Various other pests enter by crawling through window openings or by flying
in through open doors or windows.

Steps that need to be taken to help keep your residence or business as free
of pests as possible include:

.Make a visual inspection of the exterior of your home or business.
.Caulk all openings around windows and other areas that have possible entry points .
.Use amber lighting outside.  This keeps insects from being attracted to bright lighting.
.Replace worn threshholds.
.Place 1/4 inch mesh wire over all drains leading into your structure.
.Check groceries that are brought into the home.  These are favorite hiding places 
  for roaches and other insects.
.Keep bait stations out to take care of insects that may be brought into your home.
.Set out glue traps ( in out of the way places) to serve as early warning signals of 
  insect or rodent activity.
.Keep your residence or business as clean as possible.  Roaches and other insects  
  can live on extremely small amounts of food items, such as crumbs.
.Fix water leaks as soon as possible.  Roaches can do without food for several days
  but must have access to moisture on a regular basis in order to live.
.Spray the exterior perimeter of your structure ( s ) with a long lasting insecticide.  
  This will eliminate many of the insects before they have a chance to enter your
  home.
.Caulk all cracks around baseboards and cabinets.  Roaches love to wedge themselves 
   into tight openings.  Take away those hiding places  from them.
.Clear away all piles of debris in your yard and around your home or your business.
  Those piles of limbs, leaves, tires, etc. make an excellent hiding place for a variety 
  of insects and rodents.
.Keep the grass mowed on a regular basis.

Use these tips and your good common sense and you will see a noticeable improvement
in the amount of pests you will have to deal with.
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