Tips to Keep Bugs Out of Your Unit!

1. Use Pest Deterrents

Whether you are covering the unit in bug spray, mouse traps or a homemade pest control like lavender oil on cotton balls. Take your own steps to protecting your valuable items along the doors and walls. 

2. Invest in good containers 

It is a lot easier for bugs to get into cardboard boxes. Airtight containers keep your clothes and belongings safe from rodents, pest, mildew and mold. 

3. Raise your items 

Many people recommend storing items on raised pallets to avoid pests hiding underneath them. Like mentioned in the last tip, they may be attracted to the mold and mildew that can grow when boxes sit on the concrete floor. 

4. Wrap Upholstered furniture 

Moths and other pests love to destroy fabric. Wrapping couches, pillows, curtains and etc. in a layer or two of plastic can prevent your things from getting torn up. 

5. No food allowed 

Never, ever, under any circumstances store food in your unit. Avoid storing appliances or anything with food residue on them. Don’t snack while visiting or moving items into your unit, because the crumbs or even the residing smell can attract pests. 

The more of these recommended steps you follow through with, the safer your items will be. Contact us today to ask questions or rent a unit at A+Storage!