What Are the Pests That Appear in Winter?

As the season's change, so do your pest control needs. Colder weather means that pests move indoors, seeking warmth, food, and water. However, colder weather can also mean a break from some outdoor pests like mosquitoes and bees. Tailoring your pest control to the seasons helps keep your home pest-free and your pest-control affordable.

Cockroaches

Native to tropical African climates, cockroaches are unable to survive in colder environments. They’re more common in warmer regions of the Southeast or the Southwest for this reason, although cockroaches are a problem nationwide since they infiltrate warm, damp spots in homes to overwinter.

Spiders

Spiders are year-round pests, but you may notice more of the winter bug when it’s cold. They’re in search of a warm and dark place where they can safely hide, such as basements, boxes, or rarely-used corners.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can hide anywhere regularly occupied by humans, meaning that all commercial facilities should be aware of bed bugs. Because these pests can be found anywhere humans are, the chance of bed bug activity can increase with increased human travel during the holiday season. Despite their name, bed bug infestations are not exclusive to hotels, motels, and other places with beds. These pests have been found in trains, airplanes, buses, movie theaters, restaurants, and stores. They are expert hitchhikers and will use clothing, backpacks, luggage, and more to move from place to place.

Rodents

Mice and rats end up on your property looking for warm places to hide with plenty of food and water. Since they can fit through tiny openings, they can squeeze through any cracks or gaps in your windows, doors, and walls. Once they enter your home or business, rodents might gnaw on the wires, wood framing, and insulation, leaving your property vulnerable to structural damage. Aside from the physical threat, rodents can carry bacteria and diseases that can contaminate your food and valuables. If you see rodents do not disturb them and contact Flick Pest Control.

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