It might seem counterintuitive, but pest control is more important in winter compared to any other season. During the cold months, pests stay indoors to seek shelter from the harsh weather outside. It’s easy for them to find their way inside without you noticing; investing in preventive pest control before the beginning of winter will keep your home safe and comfortable throughout the holiday season.

Why Pest Control Is Needed During Winter

1. It Prevents Indoor Pest Infestation

Pests such as stink bugs, termites, spiders, and rodents are easily attracted to the warm air that escapes through the tiny cracks and crevices of your home. This leads them to migrate indoors. A harmless outdoor pest colony quickly becomes a terrible indoor infestation that affects your quality of life and safety.

2. Pests Contaminate Your Food

One of the worst places for a pest problem is in the pantry or kitchen. Pests such as rats and cockroaches may leave behind trails of urine and feces that contaminate food, causing health problems. No matter how tightly you seal food packages, pests will always find a way to gain access to them, one way or another.

3. It Avoids Termite Problems

Like any other pests, termites search for warmth during winter. Termite problems are difficult to detect at first; you could be harboring them without even noticing it. Before they compromise the structural integrity of your home, hire a pest control expert who will conduct a thorough inspection and apply proper treatment to affected areas before the termites decide to take over your home for the holidays.

Before winter starts, call a trained exterminator from Joy Exterminators at (740) 473-2739. They provide superior bedbug removal, termite treatment, and general pest control services in Parkersburg, New Martinville, and St. Mary’s, WV, as well as in Marietta and Beverly, OH. Visit their website today to request an estimate.