During the winter, there’s nothing like curling up on the couch and enjoying your home heating while Mother Nature does her worst. Unfortunately, numerous household pests are also interested in escaping the single-digit temperatures outside, and if you don’t take a few basic precautions, you could be putting out the welcome mat for them!
There are many household pests that want to invade your home, and specific strategies that you can apply to reduce your risk of an infestation. But when it comes to bed bug control, you’re dealing with small parasitic creatures that feed on the blood of humans and pets, and unlike other insects, cleanliness seems not to be a deterrent.
The last thing you want to see in your home is a sign that termites have moved in. Annually, termites cause damage to over 600,000 homes in the U.S., costing an average of $3,000 per home in repairs. Amazingly, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has estimated that slightly more than half of all Americans have never had a termite inspection performed on their homes!
As fall approaches and we begin to enjoy the cooler temperatures, residents in Arkansas will soon be dealing with uninvited animals seeking to snuggle up for a bit of warmth in crawlspaces, attics, and anywhere else where they can find a spot. It’s particularly a problem in urban areas, where natural habitats for animals are densely packed in and around residential neighborhoods.
There are few things that homeowners enjoy less than turning on the kitchen light in the middle of the night and watching cockroaches scurry away into the darkness. Even if it’s just one, that’s too many! They can carry diseases, and their sheddings and droppings can aggravate allergies.
