Contrary to common belief, the winter season is still full of pest problems for home and business owners. Here are some common winter pest myths debunked and tips to handle pest problems. 

Myths 

While we are going into winter, everyone is primarily inside enjoying the warmth and coziness of your home, and along with that come the pests living in your home. They are not dying off and no longer being a problem, they simply move where they live. Here are more myths that many share.

• Winter means pests are hibernating  – While many pests can hibernate, most of them move inside your home. Pests like rodents or roaches will reproduce in your home and can quickly turn into an infestation. 
• Cold weather kills pests  – The freezing temperatures can be fatal to some pests, but many can adapt to it. They will have their own survival methods to continue living and can move inside a home or the insulation of a building to maintain warmth.
• It’s okay to stop pest control in the winter  – Continuing your pest control treatments and inspections are crucial during winter. This is the time they move in It’s crucial to and so have a technician inspect for activity and gaps that need to be sealed up. 
• Pests don’t reproduce over the winter  – Once pests are inside, they continue to live normally. Most pests will continue to reproduce throughout the winter, especially when they have hiding spots to remain undisturbed.

Preventions and Treatments

Like any other time of the year, no one wants to have to handle an influx of pests, especially inside your home. Here are some ways to continue to keep your home pest-free. 

• Keep up with household chores– Maintaining a clean environment throughout your home is important. Keep up with vacuuming,  wiping down tables and countertops, keeping rooms clutter-free on a day-to-day, if not every day, then every other day basis.
• Prevent pest hiding spaces  – It’s important to keep your home clean and clutter-free,  as there can be spaces that pests can use to sustain themselves. Storing food in airtight containers and hard-to-reach places will help keep pests out of your food. Additionally, make sure you’re spending time cleaning less-traveled spaces like basements and attics. This helps prevent pests like spiders from having hiding spots to live in.
• Schedule pest inspections – Scheduling a pest inspection can make a whole difference! Technicians are able to inspect for entry points and be able to determine how to handle any pest activity that is happening. 

• Continue pest control treatments – One of the most important things is to continue having a pest control treatment done! While our primary focus is treating indoors, we still apply products outside. The difference is that we’re using dust products in cracks and crevices and a hand sprayer is used around windows and doors. We still de-web and provide ground-level seal-ups. This maintains the barrier around your home and will help prevent an influx of activity when the warm season begins again.

Please take into consideration how important it is to still be aware of pest activity during the winter. If you have any questions about getting a treatment done, or about any activity you are having, please contact our office at (844)572-0628