As anyone who’s ever spent much time in Arkansas will tell you, we definitely have no shortage of nuisance insects. We spend most of our summers trying to keep ticks and mosquitoes away, and the rest of our year swatting flies, and worrying about termites. The last thing that we need is to bring home bed bugs from our business trips and family vacations!
As a homeowner, you have to take all the precautions that you can to protect your investment. A termite contract is always money well-spent, because each year, termites cause more property damage than fires, floods, and tornadoes combined. Unfortunately, many homeowners might not find out that they have a problem until it’s much too late!
During the winter months, there’s nothing like bundling up on the couch and relaxing with your family. But if you start hearing scratching sounds coming from your attic, it can be nerve-wracking, to say the least. If you have a large rodent or bird in attic spaces or under your home, they can quickly do a lot of damage to your insulation, wiring, and duct work. Not to mention the possibility of them eventually finding their way inside your home.
Winter is here, and outside temperatures are dropping. This is the time of year when we do everything that we can to stay inside and enjoy the warmth. It should also come as no surprise that this is the time of year when homeowners experience increased infestations of birds, rodents, raccoons, and opossums in their attic or crawlspace.
During the winter months, many homeowners take the reduced amount of insect activity for granted. When it’s really cold outside, there aren’t nearly as many bugs to swat, but the reality is that they have to go somewhere. The place that they often prefer during this time of year is inside your home, attic, or crawlspace, because it’s warm, and food is easier to find.
