Type of Pests to Invade Your House during fall
When it gets cold, it appeals to both humans and pests. One can also expect cockroaches, rodents, and maybe even spiders to enter the house when the temperature drops. As we get closer to the winter months, remember the necessity of maintaining a pest-free environment.
In every autumn, all animals and pests move indoors to take advantage of the warmth and return to the fields and verdant scenes they prefer when the weather gets warmer. In addition, our homes are frequently their summer residence because they provide a relatively warm refuge and all of the necessities. You need to call for a termite treatment to get rid of these pesky insects once and for all.
Stinky Bugs
Unlike other, larger species of bugs, like stink bugs, shield-backed bugs (family Pentatomidae) are known to enter houses during the colder months of the year in search of a warm location to survive the winter. While this pest isn't a threat to homeowners, it is a smelly nuisance when it gets out of hand.
Ants
Throughout the year, ants are on the move in search of food. Since ants’ hibernation happens during the winter months, September through November is their last chance to store up food. A house can contain anything, as long as it has a kitchen and a pantry or a bathroom. Pest control professionals can help you best in this regard.
Rodents
As winter approaches, mice and rats seek cover in their warrens. Closets, doors, and cupboards are all appealing hiding places. Check your outside area for possible intruders who might be gnawing. In some cases, rodents carry multiple diseases and can cause structural damage by gnawing on wires and wiring insulation.
Stringing Insects
The stingers flourish in the fall, because of the amount of work done during the summer to make new nests. Large nests attract more foragers, causing a greater problem for your family.
The insect population drops off as the farther the weather gets into winter and as the flowers stop blossoming. Stinging insects change their diet in the fall, needing proteins in the warmer months and carbohydrates in the colder ones. When stinging insects get their primary sustenance from dietetic sources other than nature, they seek out other sources of food, causing them to be more of a problem at community festivals and barbecues like picnic.
Preventive Measures You Must Take
Since Fall is here, follow these autumn pest protection tips from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).
Screen porch openings, doors, chimneys, and all others that are exposed to the outside environment, like the mailbox
To avoid having damaging wet insulation, keep basements, walls, attics, andcrawl spaces well ventilated and free from moisture. Try using dehumidifier in these areas if possible.
It is important to maintain the kitchen counters free of dirt, food containers, and have all garbage cans, bins, etc., with tight- or sealable lids to keep food safe.
Around the foundation, the windows, patching and rep Weather-stripping
Before bringing in the boxes of decorations, food and groceries, examine them for signs of infestation and damage.
Leave your pet's dishes out for only short periods of time so they have a chance to for their meals and their water to be well-cleaned.
In case of an infestation, see a termite treatment professional.
Also, check around the house for any signs of wear and tear. Pests will enter any opening, no matter how small. Not many insects or rodents can pass through caulking and steel wool together.
Call Mother Nature’s Pest & Lawn in Oklahoma for termite treatment. We will make sure that there is no infestation in your home during fall.