Though we often wish it would be the case, not every insect will die off when cold weather rolls in. Additionally, rodents and many other animals do not become inactive while waiting for spring. Though we often wish it would be the case, not every insect will die off when cold weather rolls in. Additionally, rodents and many other animals do not become inactive while waiting for spring. Many animals and insects are still very active in cold weather. When they have a warmer place to live and food to eat, then they are even more comfortable – and that might mean your home is the right place for them.

If you thought your rodent problem was solved, but now you have mice or rats appearing again, it may be that the crack, hole, or gap they came through the first time never got fixed. You maystart to see a few insects trundling along the edge of the walls. They are in your home because there was a way in and because your home was much warmer – or in the case of hot summer months – much cooler and more comfortable to live in.

No Pests Allowed!

The key to keeping pests from getting into your home and enjoying what you have to offer is to remove all of those creature comforts that are so necessary to survival: food, shelter, and water. Pests need to be blocked out of your home – cracks need to be sealed, gaps need to be covered, holes need to be screened. Attractive areas outside that might bring insects in, such as mulch piles or thick foliage, need to be redone. Once pests can no longer get in, you can start focusing on making their indoor life not as cushy as they thought.

Check for moist areas, leaking pipes, and places that are dark and would be ideal locations for insects like cockroaches, earwigs, or silverfish to hide. Make sure foodstuffs are kept in jars, plastic bins, and other inaccessible containers so moth larvae, ants, and other pantry pests cannot get into food.

One Step Further

Once you have cut them off from all the things they need, you should see your pest issues decrease dramatically. However, pest control all year can also mean enlisting some extra help to ensure that all of your efforts don’t go to waste. Professionals can take things a step further to make sure that termites don’t burrow down into your foundation, that bed bugs don’t get a foothold, and that ants never make it inside. They can put down a barrier of protection that ensures pests remain out of your home and in their own habitat where they belong, month after month, year after year.

Learn what we can do and how we can make your home pest free for many, many years to come. With environmentally responsible goals and our dedication to our work and making things right the first time, you can feel great knowing that you’ve chosen the ideal pest control company for all your needs – and the planet’s.