Protecting Your Home From Summer Pests

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - It's that time of the year again where bug infestations are up, just as the barbeques are rolled out.

"When the temps get warmer, because bugs that are overwintering come out at that point and do most of their activity during the summer months," said Home Team Pest Defense.

Home Team Pest Defense says there are several things you can do to get bug free zones.

"Keep your house free of herbage points, keep plants away from the house, make sure your leaves are clean year around. Those are the best tings you can do," said Home Team Pest Defense.

Pesky pests hide in the cracks and clutter.

Several counties are seeing an unusually high incidence of wasp and spider infestations.

At a home in Rocklin, the team uses tools to help reach unnecessary cobwebs.

"It takes a little time, but if you do it right, you eliminate all those spider herbage points and their webs and their food source," said Home Team Pest Defense.

As far as wasps, buzzing around your party, the team has a tip.

"In the [wasp] trap, it comes with a pheromone, cotton swap. If you run out of it, you can use rotted meat, stick it in, close it back up. The yellow jackets go in and die from dehydration," said Home Team Pest Defense.

And, those old piles of outdoor rubbish and clutter also can be a pest danger zone.

One thing is for sure, bugs are a part of nature but that isn't something your pest control guy can't handle.