10/21/2026
A little fall tidying pulls double duty around your home. Clearing leaf litter and ivy away from the foundation, keeping mulch from piling up against siding, and cutting back shrubs that press against the house all help your home dry out after rainy weeks - and they remove the damp hiding spots that stink bugs, boxelder bugs, spiders, and other fall crawlers love. Storing patio cushions and outdoor gear dry, and giving kids' toys and pet bowls a spot off the ground, helps too. None of this needs to happen in one weekend. A few small steps this month make the whole house feel buttoned up before the cold settles in. - Truly Nolen Pest & Termite Control