Winter Home Invaders in Greenville SC
TAGS:
Pest Extermination |
Quarterly Pest Control |
Rodents |
Stink Bugs
This month we wanted to put together a few thoughts we have about winter home invaders.
Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean the pests all die off or hibernate! Here are a few of the main ones we see in the winter months.
Rodents: Mice and rats both look to nest in a shelter for the winter. Once they do, they can breed quickly.
Cockroaches: Roaches prefer warm and humid environments, so the warmth of your home is very inviting.
Spiders: Many spiders can survive a freeze on their own, but they are driven indoors in search of bugs to eat that may be seeking shelter in your home!
Stink Bugs:The biggest problem with stink bugs is that your heater may trick them into thinking that it’s spring already, and they’ll become active. They’re harmless, but the smell they produce when disturbed can be a nuisance.
Things you can do to keep your house less appealing to pests:
- Seal cracks or caulk crevices found around your homes’ foundation, siding, crawl spaces, doors, windows, or other spaces
- Keep your gutters clean from leaf piles or pine needles
- Be sure to clean out your chimney if you have one
- Take extra care to keep the inside of your home clean, deny hiding places or potential food sources
- Schedule a regular pest control service from professionals
As always, we would love to serve your home in the upstate of South Carolina if you are looking for an expert to trust and get you through these colder months.
Pest Guard Solutions- 864.616.6308