Bug Free In The Villa

Florida is known for bugs: everything from giant spiders to roaches, Florida has it all. But just because you are visiting Florida, it doesn't mean you need to put up with them! In this post, I am going to give you some tips to be bug free.

Tip #1: Before selecting your villa, understand what is done for pest control. Make sure they use a professional for pest control that sprays at least monthly, and is available to return if you have any problems. During your stay, don't hesitate to call the management company about pest concerns.

Tip #2: Love the geckos. You are going to find these little lizards scampering everywhere. They are a natural protection against bugs. The more geckos, the more bugs the eat, and the fewer bugs you need to deal with.

Tip #3: Clean up after yourself. Do not leave food crumbs, spilled beverages, or anything that many attract a bug.

Tips #4: Dry out the shower. Bugs might be attracted to warm moist areas. You can prevent this by simply
drying out the sink and shower after every use.

Tip #5: Vacuum often. I know, you are on vacation. The last thing you want to do on vacation is house work, right? Every villa has a vacuum and we get in the routine to vacuum every day. I usually make it a chore for one of the kids. Vacuuming is important because not only will you capture any bugs that may be roaming around, you'll clean up anything that might attract a bug.

Tip #6: Bag your food. If you open something, seal it into a plastic bag. If you don't seal it? You are inviting critters to come eat your food.

Tip #7: Store items in the microwave. The microwave can be a great place to store fruit such as bananas, or other items that you don't want to put in a plastic bag and that you don't want to put in the refrigerator.

Tip #8: Keep the garbage cleaned up. We take the garbage out every day when we leave for the parks. We also wipe the floor around the kitchen garbage just in case a child missed the garbage can when they threw something away. Leaving the garbage is a fast way to attract bugs.

Follow these tips and you should have a comfortable bug-free villa stay.