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If you live in Arlington you may notice spiders ants and wasps appearing around your home especially during hot weather. Many homeowners think pests come from trees or nearby areas but often the real reason is much closer.
A dirty home exterior.
Pressure washing is not only about making your home look clean. It also helps stop pests before they become a serious problem. Algae mold dust and cobwebs give insects food and places to hide.
Here is how exterior dirt attracts pests and how regular washing helps protect your home.
Algae and Mold Feed Small Insects
The green layer on siding walls or shaded areas is algae and mold. In Arlington humid weather these grow very fast.
Small insects feed on algae and mold. When small bugs appear spiders and other pests come to eat them. This creates a food chain right on your home walls. House washing removes algae and mold completely. When the food source is gone insects stop coming and pests do not stay.
Dirty Surfaces Help Spider Webs Stay Longer
Dusty and dirty surfaces make it easier for spider webs to stick. Over time these webs collect dirt and may contain eggs that can hatch many spiders.
When the exterior is washed regularly
Spider webs are removed
Eggs are washed away
Clean surfaces make it harder for webs to stick again
A clean home exterior makes spiders less likely to return.
Clogged Gutters Attract Mosquitoes and Bugs
When gutters are full of leaves and dirt water cannot flow out. Standing water becomes a breeding place for mosquitoes.
Rotting leaves also attract ants and roaches. These pests often move from gutters to siding windows and doors.Keeping gutters clean helps reduce pest activity around your home.
Dirty Driveways and Weeds Attract Ants
When dirt builds up in driveway cracks weeds start growing. Weeds attract ants and beetles especially near garages and entrances.
Driveway cleaning removes dirt and helps stop weed growth. This keeps pests away from entry points of your home.
How Exterior Cleaning Stops Pest Problems
Pests stay where they find food and shelter.
Exterior dirt provides both.
Regular house washing gutter cleaning and driveway cleaning
Removes food sources like algae and debris
Eliminates hiding and nesting areas
Makes surfaces clean and less inviting
Exterior cleaning does not replace pest control but it helps prevent infestations before they start.
Keep Pests Away From Your Arlington Home
If bugs keep appearing around your home the problem may be dirt buildup on the exterior.
Do not wait for pests to take over. Contact Stegmeier Pressure Washing today for a free quote and keep your Arlington home clean protected and pest resistant.
