Winter Pest Problems

Just because over the next few months the earth is covered in icy snow, doesn’t mean you don’t need to be vigilant in pest control. There are several pests that are still a nuisance during the coldest months of the year. Eagle Pest Services is here to share some reasons that you need pest control services even during the winter months.

How to Tell if Termites Are Active in Your House; Termite Inspection

Your home needs to be inspected thoroughly for termites and that includes during the winter months. You should have your home checked quarterly for these destructive pests. You will have a good chance at catching an infestation in the beginning stages rather than later when thousands of dollars-worth of damage has taken place.

Rodent Bait Stations Need to Be Checked and Set

Not only do you want to make sure you don’t have any entry points that are left unchecked and repaired, but on the exterior of your home, it can be beneficial to set rodent stations that will keep mice and rats out. You will want to make sure these are stocked with the bait needed to do the job and a reliable pest control company is the one to do it. Rodents are vigilant when it comes to finding somewhere warm to hide out the winter and will try at all costs to get inside.

Pests Invade Your Home When It’s Cold

When it is cold outside, you will notice several pests trying to make their way into your home. Spiders, cockroaches and stink bugs are just a few pests that will try to get inside to warmer temperatures. When pests make it into your home, there isn’t any reason they won’t thrive. Pests need three things to survive and that’s food, water and warmth. Your house offers all of those things and they won’t hesitate to take advantage of that. You don’t want to leave them unattended until spring when you have a bigger problem on your hands.

Crawl Spaces and Garages are Active with Pests

Crawl spaces are the perfect place to hide out if you are a pest this winter. They offer a little warmer temperatures than outside, just enough to keep pests going during the coldest months. You might find crickets, mice, spiders, and earwigs hiding in the dark corners your crawl space or garage often. You need to have these hot spots treated to keep pest activity to a minimum so this spring you don’t have a big problem on your hands.

Winter & Year Round Pest Control

If you are wondering what a pest control company like Eagle Pest Services can do for you during the winter months, there it is. You don’t want to house any unwanted pests, big or small this winter. If you have any issues with pests making their way into your home this cold weather season, don’t hesitate to call us to eradicate your pest problem.