Preparing for Winter Pests
It’s time to get ready for the onset of colder months. Before winter sneaks up on you, it’s time to start your winter checklist! In the winter, it’s important to prepare your home for any pests looking for a warm place to stay.
What does the approaching cold season mean for pests?
Just because we don’t see them around as much doesn’t mean that pests are gone. In fact, they pose a much larger threat in the winter when we don’t see them outside. All kinds of pests seek refuge in people's homes to stay out of the cold. Minnesota in particular has harsh, cold weather that forces local pests to find any way they can into your home.
Which pests do you need to look out for?
- • Spiders are a common pest in Minnesota during the winter. From daddy long legs to wolf spiders, where there is a will, there is almost always a way. Spiders are quite flexible and can wriggle their way into your home in a number of ways. Some are potentially dangerous, but mostly they are unsightly. Spiders invade and leave webs, bug carcasses, and give most of us the shivers. Call a professional for spider prevention treatments, and web removals when necessary.
- • House mice, or deer mice, are sneaky little creatures who are in search of food. They aren’t aggressive, but they can cause incredible damage to your home in just a short time. Their teeth grow continuously, so they gnaw on wood and metal in your home. Mice can destroy pipes and beams in your home, leading to large-scale problems. They repopulate quickly, which means a rodent infestation can happen within weeks of them entering your home. Rodent control is crucial to protecting your home this winter.
- • Boxelder bugs are a common problem in the winter. Boxelder bugs are a type of beetle, and they usually find their way into the western and southern ends of homes where they can get the most sun exposure and warmth. Where there is one boxelder bug, there are likely more. In order to keep your home free of these annoying crawlers, look into pest control.
Prevent Pests from Invading Your Home with Valor Pest Solutions
Valor Pest Solutions is Minnesota’s go-to pest control company. At Valor, we are experts in extermination and pest prevention. Our expert exterminators offer prevention treatments around windows, doors, and basement cracks and crevices. Scheduling an inspection with Valor Pest Solutions will allow us to do an initial inspection for entry points, as well as checking for any pest problems you may already have. We use an eco- and pet-friendly extermination process to ensure that your home is pest-free and safe. We offer customized treatment plans to help keep your home comfy and cozy all winter long.
