Many homeowners associate pests with warm weather, but your chances of needing pest control are higher in the winter. When it is cold outside, critters sneak inside homes, searching for warm places to hibernate. To keep pests out of your home, try the methods below.

Ways to Protect Your Home From Pests

Declutter Your Home

Pests such as spiders and mice are attracted to clutter because it offers a safe and warm place to hide. Make sure you eliminate places for them to nest by removing stacks of papers and cardboard boxes, trash, and other clutter. Keep food sealed and safely stored in cabinets.

Seal Cracks & Holes

Many insects and rodents survive winter by coming indoors unnoticed and remaining dormant until spring. However, you can block their entryways by sealing holes where utility lines and pipes enter your home. Patch cracked mortar in your foundation, and install weatherstripping along your doors and windows. 

Hire Pest Control Services

Professional pest control technicians can inspect and treat your house for termites, rodents, spiders, and more. They will search for and remove spider webs, seal entryways, check doors and windows, and use a pesticide to kill and deter insects from entering. By scheduling this service quarterly, you can prepare your home for the next season’s risks.

If you need comprehensive pest control services this winter, the exterminators at Leitchfield Exterminating in Kentucky can help you safeguard your home from insects and rodents. For more than 40 years, this family-owned business has offered expert services from certified technicians trained to identify, prevent, and treat pest infestations. Their pest prevention package offers quarterly treatments to help you avoid an infestation for the next season’s most prevalent insects and rodents. Call (270) 234-1295 or visit them online to schedule a free consultation today.