Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year. A time for lovers both new and old to celebrate their unity. A time to shower each other with nice and thoughtful gifts. Attend matinees or go to the movies. Eat dinner at a nice restaurant, or have a well-cooked meal in the comfort of your own home.

With the joyous feeling in your heart, it can be easy to overlook the importance of cleanliness and Spartanburg pest control. If you’re looking to have a romantic evening at home, you’re going to want to take this warning!

A home-cooked meal is a great way to romance your lover. Not to mention, show off those impressive culinary skills. You’re bound to have them swooning over your refined palette. But, if you’re not careful, you might attract the attention of some unwanted pests as well.

Of course, this is referring to unwanted pests. Either rodent or insect infestations. You don’t want the beautiful evening you had planned for your special someone to be interrupted by the sudden arrival of these unwanted pests. You also don’t want the evening to cause a future problem with unwanted pests. To avoid the possibility of catching this type of love bug, or other insects, you’ll want to follow these simple steps:

While you’re cooking, clean up any food you might drop on the ground. It’s not romantic, no. But it’s worth the few seconds it will take you to avoid insects and unwanted pests.

Tidy up when you’re finished cooking. You don’t want to leave spilled food on the stove or the counter. If the pasta sauce bubbles over, make sure you’re cleaning it thoroughly in the moment. The same steps should be taken after you share the delicious dinner together. Even if both of you are in the mood to skip dessert, make sure you’re leaving a clean room and not attracting unwanted pests. You may think to yourself ‘I can do this later’, but some unwanted pests show up rather instantly. This doesn’t give ‘later’ much room. Don’t procrastinate cleaning or calling your Spartanburg exterminator. You’ll be grateful for immediate action.

Wine is a major attraction to most insects, loving the fermentation of most fruits. Fruit flies themselves can gather almost instantly around a bottle of open wine. Make sure to keep the cork/lid on the bottle between servings. Don’t leave your wine glass laying around with liquids inside attracting unwanted pests and insects. When you’re finished enjoying your wine, rinse out the glasses. These are simple steps, hardly time consuming. But, they will save you a major pain in the neck later on.

You want the evening to go well, but don’t sacrifice your cleanliness for romance. If you’re worried about killing the mood; make cleaning a fun activity you can do together. Turn it into a game that rewards the individual who cleans the best. Have fun with it to keep the mood romance-ready.

Make sure the only love bug you catch this Valentine’s Day is the one between you and your lover!

Contact your Spartanburg exterminator, Gotta Bug Call Doug at (864) 582-DOUG to eliminate unwanted pests (ants, rodents, mosquitos and termites) and for your personalized treatment plan.