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, 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.
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.
