Another Reason to Be Spooked This Halloween: Pests.NPMA NPMA National Pest Management Association NPMA National Property Management Association NPMA National Petroleum Management Association NPMA National Project Management Association NPMA Non-Preemptive Multiple Access NPMA National Podiatric Medical Association Offers Homeowners Tips for Preventing Pest Infestations Leading up to This Fall Holiday FAIRFAX, Va. -- "They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky." They'reOspiders, bats and bed bugs? This Halloween, forget the typical haunted house A haunted house is defined as building that is believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences or paranormal phenomena.[1] A haunted house may contain ghosts, poltergeists, or even malevolent entities. ! For most homeowners, just the thought of a spider building a web in the kitchen, a bat flying around in the attic In the Attic can refer to:
"Halloween is a celebration of all things spooky and scary, but the holiday also serves as an important reminder for homeowners to take preventative measures to keep pests from taking up residence in their homes," said Greg Baumann, senior scientist for NPMA. "Although plastic spiders and faux cobwebs cob·web n. 1. a. The web spun by a spider to catch its prey. b. A single thread spun by a spider. 2. Something resembling the web of a spider in gauziness or flimsiness. 3. are meant to be frightening, it is real life critters that can cause nightmares when they invade your home." NPMA offers these tips to homeowners for preventing a pest infestation infestation /in·fes·ta·tion/ (-fes-ta´shun) parasitic attack or subsistence on the skin and/or its appendages, as by insects, mites, or ticks; sometimes used to denote parasitic invasion of the organs and tissues, as by helminths. this Halloween season: * Seal cracks and holes in and around the home's exterior to block entryways for pests. * Repair broken or poorly-fitted window screens and loose/missing shingles shingles: see herpes zoster. shingles or herpes zoster Acute viral skin and nerve infection. Groups of small blisters appear along certain nerve segments, most often on the back, sometimes after a dull ache at the site; pain becomes ; insure that locations where pipes and wiring enter homes are properly sealed. * Do not leave unsealed food lying around, as it attracts insects and rodents. * Store fire wood at least 20 feet away from the house and five inches off the ground. Check wood for insects - especially spiders - before bringing it indoors. * If you see signs of a pest infestation in your home, contact a licensed pest professional to inspect, identify and control the problem. To learn more about fall pest prevention or to find a local pest professional, visit www.pestworld.org. NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 5,000 members, was established in 1933 and in 2008 celebrates its 75th anniversary supporting the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property. |
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