Between glasses of warm apple cider and watching colorful leaves fall, autumn is a wonderful season. While you’re getting cozy, though, it’s possible that bugs want inside your home, too. It’s helpful to know what insects to keep an eye out for so you can take the necessary pest control steps to keep them out of your home. Here are some of the most notorious critters to look out for in cold weather.

3 Types of Pests That Want Inside During Fall 

1. Cockroaches

Cockroaches typically head indoors during the fall season in search of warmth and food. Taking proactive pest control steps is the most effective way to prevent them from getting in to begin with.

Thoroughly clean up any crumbs or food residue, keep your home as clutter-free as possible, and have plumbing leaks fixed ASAP to remove potential water sources for the roaches. With a little more mindfulness about how long dishes sit in the sink and how often you’re mopping the kitchen, you may see far fewer unwelcome guests.

2. Bedbugs

While bedbugs can be a nuisance during every season, the increase in travel during the holidays can sometimes bring a spike in their detection. Between going back to school, traveling for Thanksgiving, or taking a holiday vacation, there are plenty of chances for the pests to hitch a ride and make your home their own.

Inspecting hotel beds, keeping personal belongings off of the floor while traveling, and promptly and thoroughly washing your clothes after returning home are all good pest control tips.

3. Rodents

Like cockroaches, rodents are on the hunt for warmth, food, and water during the chillier fall season. These crafty critters can fit through small gaps almost anywhere in your home, so it’s important to do a walkthrough and tightly seal up any problem areas.

Another proactive pest control step to take is trimming back any vegetation that’s close to your home’s foundation. By providing less cover and access, you’ll be able to keep rodents at bay with more success.

If your preventive steps have failed this fall, Select Pest Control in Hebron, KY, is ready to help take care of the invaders. With more than three decades of experience, the extermination service takes pride in providing licensed and expert assistance in the fight against pests such as roaches and rodents. Even better, you’ll have a four-legged friend joining the fight, too: Rocco the bedbug dog! Visit the website for more information on the services available or call (513) 352-0080 to speak with a friendly representative today.