Bye Mice. Bye Ants. Bye Cockroaches.

If your planned community is experiencing a pest problem, it's time for the HOA to take control. Pest infestations can get out of hand in a hurry. If they're not taken care of quickly, they can turn into a community-wide problem. That's where the HOA comes into the picture. When HOAs handle pest problems as a community-wide issue, infestations become easier to handle. If you manage an HOA, read the list provided below. Here are four steps you need to take to get the pest control problem under control. 

Hire a Pest Control Service

If your community is dealing with a pest infestation, the first thing to do is hire a pest control service. You can use store-bought pesticides to take care of the occasional ant or spider. But, for infestations, you need a pest control service. This is especially true with regard to community-wide infestations. When you hire a pest control service for your HOA, they can treat all the common areas. This includes clubhouses and HOA offices. 

Focus on Landscaping

If you can't get your pest problems under control, take a look at community landscaping. Landscaping problems can increase the risk of pest infestations. When checking the landscaping, you want to look for dead vegetation. You might not know this, but dead vegetation makes the perfect hiding space for pests. You also want to pay attention to the type of plants you have growing in the community. Some plants actually attract pests. Pennyroyal, clover, and sunflowers attract pests. To ease the pest problem, remove those plants from your landscaping. Instead, fill community gardens with lavender, mint, and chrysanthemums. These plants repel bugs. 

Conduct HOA Inspections

If you're trying to get a community pest problem under control, now's the time to start HOA inspections. Common problems can increase your risk for pest infestations. Some of those problems include leaky faucets and cracked walls. If you find problems like that during your inspection, have your maintenance crew take care of repairs as soon as possible. This step can help you get a handle on your pest infestation. 

Get Residents Involved

If you're dealing with a community-wide pest problem, it's time to get the residents involved. One way to do that is to have residents sign up for their own pest control services. This will help stop the spread of pests throughout the community. 

Don't let pest problems take control of your community. Use the tips provided here to help your HOA get control of the infestation, and speak to HOA pest control services for more help.