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What’s Hiding in That Pile of Leaves? Fall leaves are beautiful. Kids collect them, dogs run through them, and we track them into the house without giving them much thought. But when you bring a handful of leaves inside, the leaves may not be the only things coming with you. Fallen leaves create a perfect little environment for all kinds of life. They hold moisture, begin to decompose, and provide shelter for tiny insects and other organisms. Bugs, larvae and eggs can be so small that you may never notice them when you pick up a colorful leaf from the yard. That’s especially worth remembering when children bring their favorite leaves inside to save for a craft or school project. A pile of leaves sitting on a table or counter can potentially bring some tiny hitchhikers along with it. Why Fall Can Bring More Bugs Indoors As the weather cools, insects naturally look for protected places. Meanwhile, we're closing windows, turning on the heat and spending more time indoors. We're also constantly carrying pieces of the outdoors inside—on shoes, jackets, backpacks, pets and, yes, those beautiful red and orange leaves the kids couldn't leave behind. Damp leaves and other decaying plant material are particularly worth watching. Small flies are attracted to moist organic material, and what looks like a harmless leaf to us can be an entire habitat on a much smaller scale. Keep the Leaves, Not the Hitchhikers You don't have to stop the kids from collecting their favorite leaves. Just give those fall treasures a little attention before bringing them into your living space. Shake leaves off outdoors and inspect them, particularly underneath and around the stems. Avoid bringing in leaves that are damp, moldy or already decomposing. If you're saving leaves for a project, dry them thoroughly rather than leaving a damp pile sitting around. It's also a good time to pay extra attention to entryways, floors and surfaces where leaves and outdoor debris tend to accumulate. And if you've suddenly noticed more little bugs flying around the house, don't just look at the fruit bowl. Check houseplants, drains, garbage and recycling—and take a look at anything recently brought inside from the yard. Fall is supposed to bring beautiful colors into your home. The bugs can stay outside. Use the code MORG18 to get 18% off of your order. | ||||||
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