During the winter, your family retreats indoors to stay away from the cold. Unfortunately, pests do the same thing, which is why you may find yourself with unwelcome guests. Being proactive will help, though. Here are three pest control tips to help keep critters outside where they belong. 

Winter Tips to Keep Your Home Pest-Free

1. Eliminate Clutter

Some pests, such as spiders and mice, enjoy burrowing in messes like papers, woodpiles, and other organic, loose materials. To keep insects from seeking sanctuary in your home, eliminate as much clutter as possible. Do the same around your home and yard, as areas with debris provide way stations. During pest control cleaning, wear gloves, since moving items could expose you to potentially dangerous animals and spiders. 

2. Seal Cracks

Pests can enter your home through cracks around doors, windows, pipes, vents, and other elements leading outside. Make it more difficult for critters to find their way indoors by sealing cracks and crevices. Add weatherstripping to your doors and windows, and use caulk or spray foam to seal gaps leading into your home. 

3. Seal Food Storage

Seal all food tightly and keep it where you can see it. Never store loose containers of foods like cereal or opened boxes where pests could access them easily without being noticed, such as garages, enclosed porches, or basements.

Instead, keep all food in sealed bags or airtight containers. If you’ve had problems with pests in the past, keep as much food as possible within sealed containers inside the refrigerator. 

If you discover pests in your home this winter, turn to Select Pest Control in the Cincinnati, OH, area. These professionals have been helping homeowners for more than three decades. From mice and bedbugs to termites and ants, these trusted exterminators can help to keep your home safe in an effective, affordable way. To find out more about how they can help with pest control, visit their website or give their office a call at (513) 352-0080.