We welcome guests and surprises into our homes every once in a while. And in as much as we want to be surprised by significant events like birthdays, anniversaries, or milestones, however, a big surprise that would make our hair rise and eyebrows frown are unwanted guests–pests. In addition to being unhygienic, it destroys our belongings and, to some extent, threatens our health when nasty bugs establish their home in our garages. Who wants little critters to reside rent-free in our houses and garages? Nobody rational would allow that.
It's not as difficult as it might appear to maintain an insect-free garage. Without a doubt, keeping insects out of your garage requires extra effort and commitment. However, if that is precisely what it takes, we are prepared to do it.
Fill window and door gaps with rubber seals or weatherstripping.
Make sure there are no gaps between your floor and your garage door. A good seal on your window panes can help keep insects from sneaking into the garage through tiny openings.
As soon as you notice any gaps, weatherstripping or rubber seals should be used to close them quickly. These materials are easily accessible at any hardware store—physical or online. Insects won't be able to enter the garage thanks to the seals very well. Additionally, since it prevents air from moving freely inside and outside of the garage, which might cause your heating and cooling costs to increase, it will help you maintain your garage more energy-efficient.
Equally expected is a change in the weather. Therefore, mosquitoes will establish a habitat and reproduce if water seeps into your garage. It would be challenging to eradicate them once they begin to multiply. Also, keep all containers holding water—such as cans, buckets, and the like—out of the garage.
Avoid storing anything in cardboard boxes.
Termites also make a subsistence out of wood, in addition to cardboard. For these insects, these organic materials function as homes. If you use cardboard boxes as storage options for your stuff in your garage, termites will have a fun time. When you carefully open those boxes, however, you will notice that they have already invaded the space, even if you might not be able to see them at first sight or from a distance. At this point, you will likely get alarmed.
Using overhead garage storage or wall shelves can quickly solve this issue by keeping your belongings off the ground. Additionally, use metal or plastic bins rather than cardboard or wood boxes to store your stuff.
Any traces of food should prompt one to look for the pack and take them out.
The garage may serve as a makeshift pantry for a handful of you. In the event that it is impossible to avoid that scenario, make sure that any food that is stored in the garage is kept in a container that is securely closed. Clean up anything you drop on the floor right away as well. Insects can detect the faintest aroma of food with their powerful radar. The next thing you know, they are already enjoying a feast.
A better alternative would be to use one of your other rooms in the house as a backup pantry. Your refrigerator and food cabinets will be out of the garage once you transfer to the vacant room.
Keep your garage clear of clutter.
The most straightforward approach to keeping your garage free of bugs is to keep it clean at all times. Check all of the cracks and crevices in your garage, as well as the flooring, since these can serve as excellent pest-hiding spots. Check out the stacked boxes in your garage. Place them in appropriate storage areas and keep them off the floor. Leave as much space open as possible to prevent pests from settling in your garage. You might also want to think about adding more or brighter lighting fixtures to keep the insects from hiding in dim locations.
You should contact licensed pest control specialists if every other approach fails. A team of specialists should be able to do the task if the pest infestations are too challenging to eradicate. Our abilities as garage owners are limited, and we need more skilled experts' keen eyesight. Furthermore, it is best to let the experts manage the situation if you are not comfortable handling insects on your own.
Utilize elevated metal shelving.
Recommend Storage: Fleximounts GR Series Classic Overhead Garage Storage Rack
A neat and organized garage space is on everyone's dream list. And the best way to achieve this is by installing overhead storage. We cannot emphasize enough how overhead garage storage racks can add value to your garage space by keeping your seasonal items, workshop stuff, and other things that don't belong anywhere else in the house. Maximizing the ceiling space will free up floor space for the needed activities in the garage and store more oversized items such as your vehicles or workbenches.
This Classic Overhead Garage Storage employs a ceiling-type installation with safe and high loading capacity due to its high-quality construction. The sturdy and stable design is made possible as the grid design and frame are welded together, and the material used is heavy-cold rolled steel. It can carry a weight of up to 400-600 lbs. Moreover, Fleximounts provides thicker screws than other brands that offer overhead garage storage. Furthermore, the Fleximounts screws go through strict tests.
This garage storage is height-adjustable from 22" to 40" ceiling drop-down. It is perfect for customizing the height fit perfectly for you and your garage space, and it is also suitable for securing either ceiling studs or solid concrete ceilings.
Optimizing overhead garage storage is advantageous in avoiding flood damage by storing your things off the garage floor, and protecting your items. It will also make your garage look neat and get away from insects and rodents. The integrated grid design is made for easier assembly.
Instructions and the essential hardware are provided. An installation template is also included to assist you in creating a strategy for organizing your belongings in the most effective way possible.
