12/04/2025
Alright, quick DYI talk.
Everybody starts grabbing DYI stuff the second the weather shifts. I get it. I’ve tried a bunch of that stuff myself just to see what people are working with. Some of it helps a little… most of it doesn’t touch the real problem.
Here’s something most people don’t know though:
We’ve got a non-exempt organic product we use outside that actually moves with the air. It gets into spots you can’t reach with a can from the store. That’s the difference when you bring in someone who actually does this for a living.
If you want a couple basic DYI things that don’t get you in trouble, here you go:
• Keep the bushes and plants off the house
• Knock down moisture around the outside
• Seal the obvious gaps
• Keep the food sealed
• Take the trash out, don’t let it sit
That’s it. Simple stuff. Nothing crazy.
But if you’re seeing ants, spiders, or anything popping inside, don’t sit there fighting it for a month with DYI. That’s when you call someone who actually handles this every day and has the real tools.
You do your part, and I’ll handle the heavy lifting.
— Luis Ashley
Orkin Holbrook
PestAdvisor