There’s no argument that winter is a time for cuddling up in your favorite robe with a warm cup of cocoa, safe from the harsh outdoor elements. Unfortunately, you and your family are not the only ones trying to get inside and out of the cold. Winter weather has the potential to motivate pests to sneak into your home more than ever before, and here are some of the reasons why.
Snow – Furry critters that have made their home’s outdoors are forced to seek a warmer alternative once snow falls. Not only are snowy conditions harsh and cold, but a good covering of snow will exhaust any opportunity for these creatures to forage for food. Your warm garage, stocked with surplus pantry items on the other hand, that’s an opportunity any rodent would wiggle under your door for.
Ice & Rain – Not only does ice cause dangerous slips when settled on concrete paths, but it heightens the risk of interior wall, ceiling and insulation damage as well. Ice dams that form on your roof during winter can provide a pathway for rainwater and moisture to enter your home, a prospect that’s especially enticing to termites, carpenter ants, and other insects.
Wind – Harsh and windy weather conditions can wreak havoc on your roof, ripping off shingles and creating openings for roof rats, raccoons and bats to get in. If you don’t make inspecting your roof a priority it can be difficult to identify the damage in time to prevent an infestation.
Don’t invite pests in from the cold! Make sure to keep an eye on your home’s exterior, and give your local pest control authority a call should you have any inkling of an infestation.
At Pest Control Unlimited, we’re committed to providing high quality, fast and efficient pest control services to the Massachusetts and New Hampshire areas. For more information call at 888-649-9919 today.
