As temperatures drop, humans and the rest of the animal kingdom start to seek shelter. You love your home and all of its coziness, but a pest probably feels the same way. They don’t need a giant door to gain access, all it takes is a small hole or crevasse and once they’re inside, they begin to multiply. Learn to keep pests out of your home this fall so you can have that warmth all to yourself.

Evaluate Your Home
Mice and other rodents are the biggest concern in the cold weather and for good reason. They can enter your home through a nickel-sized hole and they reproduce rapidly. The best way to prevent an invasion is to call the experts at Pest Control Unlimited. We provide quarterly pest control services so you have a little peace of mind before every season. You can do a little self-evaluation before and point out the problem areas to your pest control professional.

Cover Your Vents
Your vents are important to the efficiency of your heating system but you can’t leave that large of a hole exposed. Screen the vents and make a schedule to check them once or twice a month. The claws of a raccoon, squirrel or another rodent can easily penetrate the material so you need to be cautious.

Maintain Your Garden
It’s almost October so your garden might be an afterthought, but we are going to tell you why that is a mistake. You might not be going for beauty, but fall garden maintenance is important for pest control purposes. Insects, rodents and other pests use plants to hide and scope out access to your home. Make sure you keep the garden trimmed and call your pest control professional if you see signs of unwanted guests.

Check Your Repairs
Whatever your project is this fall make sure you double check the seal. You might need plumbing, electrical or heating repair and it is up to you to evaluate the work. The repairman should make sure he seals up the holes but this isn’t always the case. Leaving your home exposed to the elements is a recipe for disaster.

September is about to become October and you can’t afford to fall behind. Call Pest Control Unlimited today and ask about our quarterly programs to keep your home safe this season. Nothing ruins a great fall day like a pest invasion!

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