Welcome to Your New Home… and Possibly 2,000 Uninvited Guests
Congratulations on your new home! You've signed the papers, unpacked the boxes, and found the perfect place for your air fryer. Life is good.
But here's the thing: while you're settling in, there's a very real chance someone else already has—several thousand someones, actually. We're talking about ants, roaches, termites, spiders, and that one particularly smug palmetto bug who thinks he pays rent.
Fear not, brave homeowner. Westfall’s is here to make sure the only creepy guests in your home are the ones you invite over for Halloween. Here’s our New Home Pest Control Checklist to make sure your dream house doesn’t turn into a bug’s Airbnb.
✅ 1. Start With a Professional Inspection (Because Bugs Lie)
You’d be surprised how well pests can hide. In fact, cockroaches are basically the hide-and-seek champions of Florida. Before you even hang your first family photo, schedule a professional pest inspection. Our trained technicians know where the critters like to sneak in, set up camp, and throw underground raves.
✅ 2. Seal the Entry Points (Bugs Don’t Need a Key)
Check windows, doors, vents, and anywhere else a determined ant might squeeze through. If you can see light around a door frame, a bug sees it as a grand entrance. Weather stripping and caulk aren’t just for looks—they’re your home’s first line of defense.
Bonus tip: Even tiny gaps around plumbing or electrical outlets are like open invitations. If you wouldn’t let your in-laws drop in unannounced, don’t let a spider do it either.
✅ 3. Take Out the Welcome Mat (AKA: Food & Water)
Crumbs under the couch? Spilled juice behind the fridge? Congratulations, you’ve just opened a buffet. Pests are less interested in your home if there’s nothing to snack on. Keep food sealed, dishes clean, and moisture in check—especially under sinks and in garages.
Remember: If it’s damp, dark, and quiet, pests call it paradise.
✅ 4. Don’t Forget the Yard (It’s Basically the Pest Lobby)
That lush Florida yard you’re so proud of? To bugs, it’s the waiting room. Mulch, tall grass, leaf piles—these are VIP lounges for pests before they sneak inside.
Westfall’s can help with lawn pest treatments that tell chinch bugs, grubs, and fire ants to take their business elsewhere. Plus, a treated yard keeps your outdoor BBQs from turning into an all-you-can-bite mosquito festival.
✅ 5. Set Up Routine Pest Control (Consistency Beats the Cockroach)
The key to pest control is persistence. A one-time spray might feel good, but pests are nothing if not stubborn. Westfall’s offers ongoing treatment plans designed specifically for Florida’s “wildlife.” (Yes, we’re talking about those lizards that do push-ups while judging you.)
Our plans are kid- and pet-friendly, because your dog deserves to chase squirrels, not fleas.
✅ 6. Document Everything (Yes, Even Pest Drama Deserves a Paper Trail)
New homeowners often forget to track pest activity. If you see signs—droppings, wings, mysterious chew marks—jot it down or snap a photo. This helps our techs know exactly what to target. (Also, it gives you something to post about that’s way more interesting than your new backsplash.)
Final Thought: Your Home is for You—Not for Termites on a Honeymoon
Florida is beautiful, sunny, and full of life… sometimes too full. That’s why Westfall’s Lawn and Pest Control is here to help you live peacefully—without itchy bites, chewed wires, or mystery scurrying at 2 a.m.
Give us a call today, and let’s keep your house pest-free, peaceful, and palmetto-bug-less.
Because in your new home, the only thing crawling should be your toddler—not a silverfish.