Rodents such as mice as well as many insect species attempt home invasions when the weather turns cold. Their desire for shelter and food can create issues for homeowners, like damage caused by rodents and diseases and bacteria carried by insects. Hiring an exterminator before winter begins is a worthwhile investment.

Why You Should Call an Exterminator Before Winter

1. Thorough Inspections

Licensed, experienced exterminators perform detailed home inspections to identify signs of rodent or insect activity. They also look for potential entryways for rodents and insects, such as those around your home’s foundation and windows, as well as areas of your home and property that attract unwelcome guests. Firewood piled close to your house, for example, invites termites, while leaking pipes and fixtures provide cellulose-loving insects with essential moisture. Too much moisture in your home also attracts cockroaches and other pests.

2. Preventative Treatments

Exterminators devise preventative treatment plans to keep pests from entering your home. They remove nests, egg cases, spiderwebs, and other organic matter that attract pests and strategically apply insecticides and rodenticide around your home’s exterior. Exterminators may also place loaded bait stations around your home and add glue trap boards inside cabinets and closets for additional protection.

3. Professional Advice

Hiring an exterminator before winter also means access to professional advice. An expert will provide customized tips for keeping rodents and insects out of your home this winter, such as trimming back tree branches that can help pests enter your home. If you have a chimney, your exterminator will recommend adding screen vents to keep uninvited visitors out.
 

Need an exterminator before winter begins? Contact Bugout Termite & Pest Control to maintain a safe and healthy home this winter and beyond. This pest extermination company has served the Baltimore County, MD, area for 30 years and offers non-chemical termite control, as well as non-committal contracts and follow-up specials. Call them today at (410) 760-6065 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online to learn more about their services.