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4 Winter Pests to Watch Out For

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Most people associate pests with warm weather. However, there are plenty of pests that can be a problem during the winter as well. Many pests seek out homes during the winter as homes tend to be nice and warm. This guide describes four winter pests to watch out for. 

#1: Rodents

Mice and rats can be a problem throughout the year. Frequently indoor rodent problems increase in the winter because rodents don't want to be outside in the cold either. It is important to remember that a rat or mouse can fit through a hole that is only about as big as a penny. Once inside your home, rodents can quickly multiply.

You can keep rodents out of your home by sealing all openings inside and outside your home. Keep your home as clean as possible, and always seal up all food. If you detect rodents in your home, bring in a professional pest control company to help you quickly eradicate them.

#2: Cockroaches

Second, cockroaches tend to appear in larger numbers during the winter months because they're seeking the warmth of the inside. Cockroaches will die when it gets too cold outside. That is why you see more cockroaches inside during the winter months.

You don't want to leave cockroaches unattended in your home. Cockroaches carry many diseases that are harmful to humans. Additionally, cockroaches can trigger asthma and allergies.

The best way to deal with cockroaches is to have a professional come in and fumigate your home. After that, you need to work to keep your home clean and your food secure to ensure the cockroaches do not return.

#3: Spiders

Luckily, most spiders in North America are harmless to humans except for black widows and brown recluses. Generally, the best way to deal with spiders is just to kill them or catch and release them outside. You can reduce the number of spiders in your home by frequently dusting and cleaning. You only need to bring in a professional if you have a severe infestation of spiders in your home.

#4: Bed Bugs

If you do a lot of travel in the winter, you need to watch out for bedbugs. Bed bugs are the original hitchhiker. If you travel at all in the winter, be sure to clean off your bags before bringing them into your home. Wash all your belongings as soon as you get home as well. This will help you keep bedbugs out of your home.

Pests are a year-round problem. The best way to keep pests out of your home is to keep your home well sealed and clean. If you have a pest problem, give pest control professionals a call, and they will help develop a strategy to deal with whatever pest is plaguing your home.


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