GarageExperts declares Halloween “pest busting” season

Last Friday, GarageExperts, a leading garage makeover franchise, sent out an autumn reminder to all homeowners that it’s crucial to think about pest intrusion this time of year, just before Halloween. This call to action will help generate seasonal business across a franchise system that includes more than 120 locations operating throughout 35 states.

“Garages are often in the messiest space in a home, and cleaning them only gets harder once the cold sets it,” said Mike Mushinski, President of GarageExperts. “As temperatures drop, rodents and pests look for dark, warm hiding spots, and a cluttered garage is the perfect place. An end-of-year clean-out removes those hiding spots before pests move in for the winter.”

As part of Friday’s release, GarageExperts provided some specific tips for homeowners looking to carry out some pest-minded seasonal cleaning this October. First of all, the brand recommends suiting up with gloves, long sleeves, pants, and closed-toed shoes to protect yourself from rodents, spiders, webs, and droppings. Masks are advisable anytime droppings are present.

Once you’re properly equipped, GarageExperts recommends moving slowly and tapping against things as you go, to avoid the wrong kind of confrontation with an unwelcome critter. Next, pull everything out of your garage and inspect storage containers for chew marks, droppings, and webs, throwing away anything that’s been damaged or used for nesting.

In order to discourage pests and make your space easier to clean long-term, GarageExperts also recommends sealing your garage floor and installing storage solutions that keep boxes and other items off the floor. Those recommendations align closely with the brand’s core offerings of epoxy and polyaspartic flooring as well as storage solutions ranging from cabinets and racks to slatwall.

“A tidy garage makes everyday life easier, from finding tools faster, to being able to spot your child’s favorite Halloween costume,” said Mushinski. “Upgrading with storage systems and a strong floor coating takes it a step forward by keep clutter off the ground and leaving pests with nowhere to go. It’s truly the easiest way to make sure the only scary things in your garage this fall are your Halloween decorations.”

In addition to its commitment to providing great solutions to customers, GargeExperts prides itself on a franchisee-first approach that emphasizes profitability and growth potential. The brand continues to offer franchise opportunities across hundreds of territories nationwide.