It’s very common for homeowners to see an influx in pests in and around their homes with the change in season from warmer fall days to a cooler, darker winter alternative. With that being said, now more than ever it’s important to be keenly aware of the potential for an infestation. As a means to help you keep your home pest free this season, here are a few important winterization tips we’ve compiled.

Extinguish Opportunity – Pests are always on the lookout for a cool, moist place to call home that provides them with food and ample shelter. That’s why the best way to prevent pests from settling in and around your home is to eliminate all possible places where they would be apt to settle. Here are a few places to hit first if you’re unsure where to start:

  • Clear debris from your gutters and downspouts and make sure that water is flowing through the system smoothly to avoid pooling, stagnant water.
  • Remove any brush or debris piled around the foundation of your home, including firewood, compost piles and mounds of rock or brick.
  • Make sure your wood pile and trash cans are stored far away from your home.
  • Prune your trees and shrubs to keep rogue branches from creating mini bridges for pesky insects to stumble up or inside your home.

Board Up Entryways – Try as you might, keeping things clean and clear will not always keep insects away. That’s why it’s so important to be sure that any and all potential points of entry have been detected and sealed off. This includes caulking worn weatherstripping, filling cracks and holes in your home’s foundation and around its windows, replacing any rotting fascia or siding and closing off any attic air vents.

Call in an Expert – While there are many great DIY pest-prevention tactics, it’s always a great idea to enlist the services of your local pest professionals. Inviting them to come examine your home on a regular basis will help them continually assess your risk for infestation so that they can prepare appropriately and employ the correct prevention methods necessary.

At Pest Control Unlimited, we know that pests can strike during any time of the year, which is why we’ve designed a quarterly program with your home in mind. As a part of our quarterly program, you’ll receive four visits a year from one of our licensed pest specialists who will inspect your home for unwelcome visitors and prevent them from becoming a bother in the future.

For more information on our quarterly program click here or call us at 888-649-9919.