This post is sponsored by Fox Pest Control, whose franchises are locally-operated by experts in pest control. I received services in exchange for this post, but all reviews and opinions are mine.
What’s the first thing you do for your home when the weather starts warming up? For me, it’s alllll about the plants. Ya’ll know I’m a wannabe plant lady and lovingly nurture my planties all through the winter, in hopes that I’ll be able to put them outside to grow big once it’s finally warm enough.
So that’s one thing that’s always at the top of my list- because it’s the most fun for me, honestly. Shawn’s list generally has something to do with the lawn- weeding, mowing, watering…standing with his hands on his hips just looking at it...you get the picture. 😂
A few years ago Shawn convinced me that we’d really benefit quarterly lawn service that comes to spray for weeds and fertilize throughout the year, and so we went for it. Over time, I was really impressed at how much it helped- and I loved the fact that we didn’t have to call to set it all up- they just let us know when it was time for another treatment. Hello, automation!
So when Fox Pest Control reached out to me about the possibility of doing one of their home protection plans- I was all ears. See, when you live in a house that was built in 1942, you acquire quite a few little friends with it. 🐜Old houses like ours are full of cracks and holes, which is part of what gives them character, but these things also allow in all sorts of creepy crawlies. (Get excited- they gave me a special discount code I’ll share at the end of this post!)
With Fox’s home protection plan, we receive quarterly visits that help keep critters and crawlers out of our house. This time of year, when the weather is warming up is when we tend to see most of the action. Sugar ants, spiders, and springtails are some of the most common offenders around here.
I really enjoyed the initial consultation with Fox, because they are family-owned and truly want to take care of you and your home. I spoke with River who went over the basics of the home protection plan with me, and then Jake arrived at our home about a week later.
He took the time to walk the inside and outside of our house with us to discuss any problem areas we were concerned about. Once he started working, he was very conscientious of any pets or decorative plants and avoided them as he sprayed the entire interior and exterior of our home.
It was clear that he was very knowledgeable about the different types of pests we may encounter in our home and was sure to treat each one specifically. He also cleaned off all of the window casings and checked for any cracking or bugs there.
Before he left, he also gave us several disposable boxes that you can easily put together to trap mice, which we will use in our outdoor shed, since we don’t have a garage. I was so impressed at how thorough he was.
One of the best parts about the home protection plan is that not only does it include the quarterly visits, but it also includes free target treatments. This means that any time we see a pest, we can call and Fox will come take care of it. I love knowing that a system is already in place and that our home will be pest-free! Anytime I can put a little home maintenance on auto-pilot, I jump at the chance, and this is a perfect example!
I’m thankful to Fox for giving my readers an exclusive discount on their services. Use the code LISSA when you call (806) 375-3989!