Did you think you were off the hook when it came to pest control just because winter has arrived? If so, think again. While some pests certainly do go dormant during the coldest months of the year, the cold is no guarantee that you won’t have to deal with any of them. If anything, the cold makes your home seem that much more appealing to some pests, especially rodents. So what should you be doing to keep your home free of pests?

Aside from warmth, one of the things that is most likely to attract pests to your home is food. Those little crumbs that get left on the floor by your little ones or the bits that don’t quite make it into the garbage can may be small enough that you don’t really notice them, but pests definitely might.  Their sense of smell tends to be a lot more powerful than ours. That’s why it’s so important to keep your home clean and free of food debris, and to keep your food in sealed containers.

Speaking of sealing things up, it’s not just your food you need to be aware of. Odds are your home has at least a few cracks and crevices that would allow a pest to find a way in. If you want to keep them out, you’ll need to seal your home up properly. That can be quite the task, given the square footage you’d need to cover. Still, it’s better to keep everything sealed up tight than to allow pests to enter your home.

It’s possible that even your best efforts may not be quite enough to deter pests. If you want to avoid facing an infestation, it’s going to be important to stay vigilant. Get familiar with signs that indicate that you could have a pest problem on your hands. Keep an eye out for them. If you do happen to notice any of those indicators, be sure to contact Proterra Pest Control as soon as possible so we can get that taken care of for you.

Keeping your home free of pests in the winter may seem like it doesn’t take any effort on your part, but that isn’t quite true. It can certainly be easier since you won’t have to deal with certain pests, but that doesn’t mean that you’re entirely in the clear. Remember, the actions you take now and the pest control habits you form this season will have a lasting impact on your pest control experience in the coming warmer months.

Let us be your ally in keeping the pests out of your home regardless of the season. Check out our residential pest control services to see how we can help you.