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.
Of all the different household pests that homeowners have to deal with, ants can be particularly frustrating. No matter how hard that you work to keep your kitchen clean, you can encounter a long line of ants at the drop of a hat.The good news is that most household ants don’t bite or carry diseases, but they are definitely a nuisance.
There are few things more inconvenient for homeowners than an infestation of termites! It’s nearly impossible to detect early activity, and you might not even realize that you have a problem until you wind up with thousands of dollars’ worth of structural damage! In fact, each year, repairing termite damage costs homeowners more than fire, floods and structural settling combined!
