Atlantic Pest Control is the most trusted pest control company in Cass County, IA. For nearly three decades, their team of dedicated professionals has helped Southern Iowa residents identify and exterminate all forms of bug, rodent, and other pest infestations.

The team of trained exterminators at Atlantic Pest Control knows that with each season, there are different concerns regarding possible infestations. Autumn is no exception, as the cool, wet weather tends to invite in some of the most feared and stubborn pests into your home. Common infestations during the autumn and winter months include:

• Rodents
• Stink Bugs
• Bedbugs
• Ants
• Cockroaches

These creatures can nest anywhere in and around your home. Bedbugs, for instance, are notoriously difficult to get rid of as they are very tiny and can hide in furniture, clothing, and carpets. Stink bugs, on the other hand, can set up camp underneath your house and make it nearly impossible to reach and terminate them. Rodents can find their way into crawlspaces, your basement, and attic, while ants and cockroaches tend to hide in plain sight among your food and appliances, emerging after dark to eat and mate. These different pests can invade your home in a variety of ways, and once they have made themselves comfortable, only a full-on extermination can get rid of them for good. The best option is to prevent these invasions and infestations with a home barrier spray.

A home barrier spray is ideally done at the end of summer or beginning of autumn, before the weather cools down too much and insects and rodents make their way indoors. A home barrier spray—also called a perimeter treatment—works as a first line of defense against pests. Insecticide and repellants are sprayed on exterior surfaces including exposed foundation, soil, and the exterior of your home. This practice will repel pests before they can enter, keeping you and your family safe and comfortable during the winter months.