There are many people who let their guard down during the winter months, when it comes to pest control. While there aren’t as many during the winter as there may be during the summer, the pests that are around are relentless. If you aren’t putting measures in place to keep them out, you can end up with a full-blown infestation on your hands. A-Tex Pest Management is here to share some tips for homeowners to safeguard their homes against pests this winter season.
Tips to Keep Pests Out of Your Home This Winter
The last thing that you want to do this winter is share your home with pests. When you take some precautions, you can avoid this all together. Here is what homeowners can do:
– Inspect & Seal: You need to inspect your home for any openings or entrances that pests could gain access to your home through. These aren’t going to look like doors or windows either. You are looking for small cracks and holes. Look for caulking that has briefcases down, leaving your home susceptible to pest problems. Even the smallest cracks or crevices are big enough to let pests into your home. Mice only need an opening the size of a dime to fit through.
– Yard Maintenance: While this might be a time when you take a break from yard work, there is still some maintenance that needs to be done to avoid attracting pests to your home. Doing small tasks like trimming back trees and bushes so that they aren’t coming in contact with your home can keep pests like carpenter ants and rodents from gaining access to your roof and home. You may also want to remove any piles of leaves where pests of all kinds can nest and find shelter during the winter. If you have a fireplace and stack of firewood, make sure you are storing it away from your home and off the ground to ensure pests aren’t a problem.
– Declutter & Moisture Control: Making sure there isn’t a leaky faucet or hose in your home and on your property is important as well. Moisture will attract pests of all kinds. Another thing that can cause problems with pests is too much clutter. Clutter creates a place for pests to nest and hide during the day. Cleaning your home and controlling moisture will help keep pests away. If you haven’t had your gutters cleaned recently, that is another place to check for moisture problems. Gutters are an ideal nesting site too.
Pest Inspections, Treatment, Control, Removal & More in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville & Cedar Park Texas
Seeing signs of pest infestation in your home or on your property? It’s time to call on the pest professionals at A-Tex Pest Management to help you get rid of them. We can get rid of pest infestations large or small to help ensure your home and property is pest free. Call us today!
