The mosquitos have disappeared with the warm weather, but that doesn’t mean all insects are gone for the winter. The coldest months of the year pose new problems for homeowners as they work on winter pest control. Central Tennessee Termite & Pest Control in Putnam works all year to remove unwanted house guests. Rodents invade homes looking for warm places to sleep, bedbugs disrupt a good night’s rest, and carpenter ants withstand freezing temperatures. Here are three tips from the experts to keep your home pest-free this season.

3 Tips for Winter Pest Control

1. Invest in Containers

Mice, ants, and cockroaches are attracted to easily accessible food. Poorly sealed cereal boxes and snack bags won’t stop them from feasting. Once they know where to find food, they’ll keep coming back. Invest in several air-tight containers to avoid pests.

2. Replace Weather Stripping

Mice and rats can squeeze through holes and cracks no bigger than dimes. Worn out weather stripping leaves doors and windows vulnerable to these rodents. Making the necessary repairs and replacements will help keep them from entering the home. It’ll also help you save on winter energy bills.

3. Install a Chimney Screen

Rodents, birds, and other small critters are attracted to the warmth and shelter a chimney provides. Install a screen to keep them from getting inside and building nests where they don’t belong.

Cold temperatures keep some bugs at bay, but it’s up to you to protect the house. After following these tips, the best thing to do is call in a professional. Schedule an inspection with pest control experts who will devise a plan for bug removal. Call Central Tennessee Termite & Pest Control at (931) 526-2033. They have served central Tennessee and southern Kentucky for over 18 years. Learn more about them on their website.