Winter Pests
As the temperature drops and we nestle in for winter, we’re not the only ones looking for warmth; pests are on the hunt as well! Now that they can find even fewer food sources outdoors, they may see your home as the perfect place to find food, warmth and shelter.
In autumn and winter, rats and mice are frequent guests. It is not just that they are annoying; they can also carry disease and potentially cause damage to your home’s structural integrity and wiring.
When we feel comfortable with blankets and heaters, we are constructing the kind of cosy corners that pests can’t resist. They may even determine your home to be the ideal one in which to settle down, and they make crawl spaces, attics and storage areas, garages, roof spaces and basements their new digs.
And it’s not limited to homes; businesses are often left entertaining these unwelcome guests!
For many, thinking about pest control in the winter isn’t on the radar until the unmistakable signs of an unwanted tenant make themselves known, which can make things a little more complicated. And when pests do settle in, it’s no longer just a matter of getting them out, but also cleaning up the mess they have made in the meantime.
The only thing you can do is act before they’re at your door. So keep pests out and avoid the inconvenience and expense of repair down the road.
PREPARATION & PREVENTION
WINTER PESTS
Mice, Rats, and Rodents
Bedbugs
Spiders
Cockroaches - particularly German Cockroaches
TIPS FOR WINTER PEST CONTROL
Bugs and insects can be kept at bay by sealing all the cracks and the spaces around sliding doors, window screens and pipes.
Seal any holes around pipes and other small openings large enough for a mouse to fit through.
Clear gutters to keep rodents from nesting in them.
Keep waste and debris, like leaves and branches, as far from the house as possible so that the mice do not have access to nesting material.
Trim branches, foliage and bushes close to your home.
Clean up any potential food sources like food scraps, dirty dishes and crumbs.
Keep garbage bins empty and vacuum frequently.
Keep tidy and clean your house!
If you follow these tips you can help ensure that your home remains free from pests and you can enjoy a warm and cosy winter.
Acme Termite Treatment Ellenbrook offers all pest control services in Ellenbrook and surroundings. Feel free to contact us at (08) 6186 7473 or visit our website:
https://acmetermitetreatment.com.au/
