When winter arrives, some pests look for ways to escape the cold, which could make your home a prime target for an infestation. To keep your home protected all year long, call pest control if you see any sign of these critters. The following guide will help you identify the most common pests you might encounter.

Winter Pest Control Tips

1. Cockroaches

Roaches carry a number of diseases, and their droppings aggravate asthma symptoms. If you notice a roach roaming your home, call for pest control services because there are likely more in hiding. Other signs include a musky odor or the presence of their long, hollow egg casings.

2. Rodents

Mice and rats typically enter the home through attics and crawlspaces. They tend to search for food and water in the dark, so spotting them is difficult. However, you can look for droppings, nesting materials — like paper or fabric —stale odors, and holes chewed through the walls and floors to confirm you have an infestation.

3. Stink Bugs

While not particularly dangerous, these pests create an unpleasant odor if you kill them. They are flat and wide, so they are able to fit under doors and small cracks. They have a brown color with a white and dark brown pattern on the edge of its body, and you’ll typically find them in groups on the warmer, sunnier sides of the house.

4. Spiders

There are many species of spiders that range from harmless to potentially deadly. Look for common signs of an infestation such as webs in the corners of your home, on windows sills, and in basements and attics. 

 

If your home becomes infested with any of these pests this winter, schedule pest control services from the experts at Coppermines Pest Control in Murrayville and North GA. For more than 15 years, they’ve helped local homeowners keep their properties free of a variety of pests using their pest and wildlife removal techniques. They’ll get rid of the pests is in your home and provide preventative measures to keep them out. Call (888) 717-7035 to schedule an appointment or learn more about their services online.   Voted best pest control company in Lumpkin County. Best of Lumpkin from the Dahlonega Nugget. We have proudly received this award for the past 11 consecutive years and want to thank everyone who continually helps make this possible.