Pest-Proof Your Christmas Tree in 4 Steps
Picking out a Christmas tree is a beloved tradition that people look forward to every holiday season. Research has shown that nearly 30 million households buy a real Christmas Tree every year. As beautiful as they look and as good as they smell, Christmas trees are said to contain as many as 20,000 insects! No one wants to deal with a pest infestation during the holidays, which is why it’s important to learn how to prevent Christmas tree bugs! Keep reading for New Mexico Pest Control’s top tips to keep your family bug-free this holiday season.
What are Christmas Tree Pests?
Christmas tree bugs are typically minuscule and do not cause any serious harm. In fact, most of these bugs will not be able to survive the environment inside your home and will die within days of being brought in. Nonetheless, it’s important to know what types of bugs you may face when you buy a real Christmas tree:
4 Ways to Prevent Christmas Tree Bugs
In order to save yourself the frustration of dealing with bugs in your home, it’s important to learn how to prevent Christmas tree bugs. The most crucial step in preventing Christmas tree insects is inspecting your tree before purchasing it by looking for irregularities, damage, or pests. Either by yourself or with the help of a Christmas tree lot attendant, thoroughly shake out the tree to get rid of lingering bugs. When bringing it home, store the Christmas tree in the garage for a day or two before carrying it indoors.
How to Get Rid of Pests from Your Christmas Tree
If you brought home an infested Christmas tree, it may be wise to return it to the Christmas tree lot and request a new one. If you’re still dealing with bugs inside your home, it’s time to call the experts at New Mexico Pest Control. Our exterminators can help control any pest problems you’re dealing with.
