Even as cold weather comes upon us, homeowners should still keep an eye out for overwintering pests. Why? Because winter doesn’t make pests go away, it just drives them inside where it’s warm. A variety of insects and rodents like to come indoors to overwinter until spring. Hiding out in walls, attics, and basements, without proper care, you could be sharing your home with uninvited guests.
Senske Services understand what it takes to keep pests out and how to remove them if they do invade. Here is some expert advice for protecting your home from winter pests.
Overwintering is when pests hibernate or otherwise take shelter when the weather gets cold. Warm, dark places in your home make a perfect target for pests to take up residence. For this reason, pest control should be on every homeowners’ minds in winter.
Pests left alone will eventually come out of hiding in search for food. The last thing you want to see is a rodent or insect running across your kitchen counter. Besides, pests will often leave messes and unpleasant odors behind, even damaging your home if they are burrowing in the walls.
There are a number of pests that may like to move into your house. These overwintering pests can include:
Winter pests can be hard to spot at first, but sooner or later you will know if they are in your home. There are some methods you can use to keep unwanted pest infestations out. These include:
Are you dealing with an infestation from overwintering pests or are you looking for assistance with pest-proofing your home? Contact your local Senske Services for a free quote on all pest control services.