Attic and Basement Clutter
As the old adage goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure—and in this case, it’s your perpetual clutter that becomes a treasure trove for pests, says Jerry Lazarus, owner of Braman Termite & Pest Elimination in southern New England. “Eliminate clutter where possible, including in basements and attics, to limit hiding and nesting spaces,” he says. After all, do you really want pests getting into your precious heirlooms?