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.