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.
As the temperature drops outside, there’s nothing like turning up the heat, crawling under your favorite quilt, and enjoying a hot beverage. Unfortunately, humans aren’t the only species that’s looking for a warm place to sleep this time of year. Insects are much less active during the winter, but as the temperatures drop below freezing, rodents and other wildlife begin seeking out places to sleep and breed. If they wind up nesting in your attic or crawlspace, they can do a lot of damage.
The holidays are a special time for all of us, and it’s the time of year when families travel the most. These days our families all seem to get spread out throughout the country, and there’s nothing like taking the kids to your old hometown to create some holiday cheer! Unfortunately, people traveling great distances are the main reason that we have a nationwide infestation of bed bugs!
Insects are a major problem, particularly during warm weather conditions. During the winter months, they can also be a nuisance as they seek out warm places to hibernate and/or lay their eggs. That’s why it’s important to make sure that you seal crawl space vents, and periodically inspect your eaves and rooftops for water damage. Insects can crawl through the smallest openings, and for that matter, so can rodents and other unwanted wildlife.
