Why Pests Infest Your House in Winter

As winter approaches and mercury drops low, our house is the cosiest refuge for both of us as well as the unwanted visitors. Rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and even termites appear to be relieved in visiting your home on a cold day. What brings them to this decision? Read ahead to find out why they end up settling into your home and how you could prevent this from happening in future.

1. Warmth and Shelter: The Ultimate Comfort

Most creatures, including pests, need warmth to live. As winter approaches, there is a need to gain access to heated rooms from which they can stay or operate. Your home comes in handy with controlled temperatures and plenty of hideable spaces.

Common hide out:

• Attics

• Basements

• Wall void

• Crawl spaces

For example, rats are infamous for scurrying into small holes or cracks and living in there, multiplying at lightening speed.

2. Access to Food: A Matter of Life and Death

Pest food sources also comprise of winter-time food scarcity. When the natural food supply is scarce due to winter season, outdoors, it tends to multiply inside your home due to higher availability of such food products. Pests are an opportunistic eater and crumbs, or improper food items, will be a signboard of ‘please welcome.

Common perpetrators:

Rodents gnawing into food packaging.

Cockroaches gorging on leftover crumbs or spills.

Ants hunting for sugary or oily foodstuff.

Leaving pet food overnight or open pantry items unintentionally invites pests to stay.

3. Reduced outdoor activities as a result of chilly weather

Pests are slower in the winter environment. It does not put them to sleep, it makes them change their life inside. Warmth and covers provided by your home continue to let them stay active with the opportunity to lay eggs and can even lead to severe structural damage in some instances.

For instance:

Rodents gnaw through electrical wires which may start fires.

Silent, year-round damaging of wood structures by termites

Cockroaches have germs, which spoil food, and also the surfaces.

Keep Pests at Bay This Winter

Seal the Entry Points: Look for all the cracks and gaps within walls, windows, and doors. Sealing can be done by using caulk or even steel wool.

Declutter: Pests love decluttered areas for making a nest, so ensure the storage areas are clean.

Storage of pantry items with the help of proper airtight containers and avoid open exposure of food.

Regular Cleaning: Vacuum and mop hidden corners where pests might hide.

Professional Pest Control: Although DIY measures can work, a professional pest control service ensures a thorough inspection and treatment plan to keep your home pest-free.

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