Watch Out Winter Pests!

Winter: the season of crackling wood fires, blustery days, and family togetherness. Many homeowners and business owners assume that winter is the one season they don’t have to worry about pests. After all, don’t most pests burrow in the ground or die off over the winter? Surely it’s too cold for them to be active.

This sentiment has a bit of truth to it – just noting the way that homeowners and business owners want it to be true. It is too cold for many pests to be outside and active. They are seeking shelter and warmth.

Unfortunately for you, the place where they try to find it might be in your house or workplace.

Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure that your home doesn’t become pest central this winter. Here are our tips to help you keep pest control on your radar this season:

1. Make sure your chimney is properly covered . Rodents, birds, and other animals might try to use your chimney as a warm, sheltered place from winter storms. Keep them out by having a qualified chimney sweep install a chimney cap or other covering.
2. Caulk and seal any openings in the exterior. Not only will this help you keep your heating bills down and cut down on drafts, it will also make it harder for pests to get into the space.
3. Stack wood away from the building. Everyone loves a beautiful wood fire! But what people don’t like are insects finding a home in the stacked wood, then sneaking from the wood into the building. Cut down on the odds of this by keeping firewood at least 5 feet away from your foundation.
4. Don’t assume that summer and fall pests are completely gone. Winters are getting warmer and milder, which means that pests may be active for longer periods. Continue to practice good pest control and don’t slack on the things that keep pests out of your home the other seasons of the year.
5. Keep an exterminator on speed dial. The last thing you want is to have to cancel a holiday gathering because of a pest problem. Keep your eyes and ears open for any sign of pests, and if you spot them, call an exterminator right away!

Here at the Killo Exterminating Company, Inc., we are proud to help local homeowners and business owners keep their spaces pest-free every season of the year. No matter what kind of pest you think you might have or where it is, know that you can always count on us. Feel free to

give us a call whenever you need a hand with pest control!