Although pest control is often associated with the summer months, winter can be worse. This is because animals like spiders and mice want to find somewhere warm. Pest control services can help you keep your house safe, but there are some preventative tasks you can complete to keep animals out.

What Pest Control Methods Will Keep My Home Safe This Winter?

1. Seal Any Openings

If you’re finding pests in your house, they have to be getting in somehow, but the spots might not be as obvious as you think. Mice can squeeze through a hole as small as a dime. Therefore, you have to be diligent.

Check areas where the water, gas, and other utility lines enter your home to start. If you have an issue in your garage, wait until it’s dark; then, look for any places you see light.

Make sure your window and door weather stripping are tight, as it can be easy for animals to slip through there, too. If you can’t find where they’re getting in, a pest control professional can lend help.

2. Clean Your Kitchen Regularly

Besides warmth, pests want food once they get into your house. When they find it, they can thrive and have no reason to leave.

Put any grains like bread and cereal in plastic containers, and don’t leave any fruit out on the counter. Try to vacuum regularly so you don’t leave crumbs on the floor.

Since smells can attract pests, put any food waste down the garbage disposal or in the trash outside.

3. Eliminate Leaks & Moisture

Pests get thirsty and thrive in water. You need to make sure there aren’t any leaks attracting them. Roaches, flies, and rats are especially attracted to water.

Check pipes, especially the joints holding them together. Windows can leak, too, and you should monitor for any water damage. If you don’t find water, consider setting up a dehumidifier for your home or particularly damp rooms.

 

TAAP Pest Elimination in Rochester, NY, can help you get control of the pests in your home. They’ve been in business for over 25 years, and their certified exterminators can help you eliminate mice, spiders, or other pests. Their pest control methods are safe and cost-effective. Visit their website or call (585) 723-­6542 for a free estimate.