Why You Shoul Keep Standing Water Out Of Your Yard

Why You Shoul Keep Standing Water Out Of Your Yard

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That puddle at the corner of the house might not catch your attention, but it looks like an oasis to pests and rodents. Standing water breeds all kinds of trouble that can invade your yard and home, so don’t ignore those soggy spots.

Wet Invitations

It doesn’t take much water to make most pests feel right at home. The smallest pool can become an ecosystem overnight. Low spots in the lawn stay damp after the sprinklers are turned off, and clogged gutters splash rain into garden beds and around your foundation. From slow-dripping faucets to the dog’s water bowl, insects and rodents are ready to dive in.

Unwelcome Guests

While standing water is usually associated with mosquitoes, these swarming bugs aren’t the only species that zero in on wet spots. Ants and termites nest and thrive around damp ground, and puddles turn into convenient watering holes for mice and rats. Different types of fungus flourish on soggy ground and damp foundations setting up a natural buffet for grubs and beetles.

Smart Prevention

Most standing water problems are easy to solve with a little weekend handyman work. Cleaning out the gutters and repairing faucets eliminates recurring drips, and potting soil fills in those low spots on the lawn. You can encourage drainage away from the foundation with trenching, but don’t ask the dog to give up his water bowl. Just be sure to change it out every day.

Sometimes, even your best efforts to dry things up don’t work quickly enough to avoid a pest problem. Whether you need help around the yard or inside your home, give our friendly professionals a call. We’ll eliminate your water-loving invaders and make sure they don’t come back.

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