The Importance of Controlling Barn Pests

Like pests in our yards, those in barns can be wildly irritating. But they also pose various dangers.

Crips autumn air is typically a welcome respite after a long, hot summer in Middle Tennessee. This time of year, our homes can become pest hotspots. So too, can our outbuildings, garages – and yes, our barns. A barn is simply no good place for pests. If you’re looking for outdoor pest control solutions throughout the Nashville area this fall, get in touch with Mosquito Squad for assistance!

Why Do Barns Attract Fall Pests?

Barns, like our homes, offer exactly the things pests are in search of during the fall season. The weather and their internal clocks are sending them in search of those things, including:

• Warmth – stacked feed, machinery, and the livestock can all offer needed warmth and shelter for pests in autumn.
• Food sources – hay, grain, livestock feed, and even pet food are a savory invitation to rodents, roaches, and ants.
• Hiding spaces – from gaps in siding to rafters, haylofts, and feed storage spaces, pests can make for cozy overwintering in all these barn hideouts and more.

Without intervention methods, pests can be very damaging to structures, like barns. They can additionally contaminate livestock feed, stress the animals, and transmit potentially harmful illnesses.

What Are Some Common Barn Pests in the Nashville Area?

Middle Tennessee offers an adequate climate for many types of pests and plenty of hiding spaces for overwintering on farms. Some common barn pests in our region are:

• Stink bugs
• Boxelder bugs
• Asian beetles
• Wasps and hornets
• Cockroaches
• Ants
• Spiders
• Fleas

Tips for Keeping Pests Out of Your Barn This Fall

• Seal up potential pest entry points, including cracks in siding, around doors and windows, and any gaps around the structure of your barn.
• Secure feed and grain in rodent-proof containers and keep grain spills and hay swept up and disposed of to avoid attracting ants, roaches, and rodents.
• Control moisture with ample drainage around the barn and fix any waterer pipe leaks to reduce water sources that draw pests.
• Maintain cleanliness by removing cobwebs, sweeping aisles, and keeping clutter to a minimum. Stack hay or firewood off the ground and away from the barn’s walls.
• Adjust outdoor lighting to attract fewer bugs. Use low-heat LED bulbs that are warm white or yellow.
• Mosquito Squad’s outdoor pest control around your barn’s perimeter and surrounding property will further defend the indoor areas of the barn.

Choose Mosquito Squad for outdoor pest control Nashville!

Mosquito Squad treats mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and many more outdoor pests throughout the Nashville TN area! Contact us today at (615) 492-3662 or fill out our online form for your complimentary Nashville mosquito control assessment and treatment quote.

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