Although pests are generally less active in the winter, they do not go away. Your home is the ideal refuge for ants, roaches and rodents seeking shelter and food. These pests can enter your house through tiny openings, such as places where utility lines pass through walls and gaps in doors and windows. Once inside, they build their nests and multiply rapidly.
The best way to keep these unwanted guests from entering your home is a combination of sanitation and exclusion. Cleaning up spills and storing food in the refrigerator and sealed containers removes sources of food. The next step is to caulk and seal any cracks and openings. Exclusion also requires a perimeter pest control plan that is designed to create a barrier around your home. The barrier repels spiders, roaches, ants and other pests, which prevents them from infiltrating your home. While traditional pest control is effective in eliminating infestations already present in the home, perimeter pest control can serve as a first line of defense that helps prevent pests from gaining access. This exterior pest control technique can also be useful in keeping lawns and landscaping bug free.
It is important to get this protection in place before pests discover gaps and spaces that allow them to gain entrance into your home. Commercially available, over-the-counter insecticides may not be effective because some pests require a targeted approach. You must also store these chemicals on your property, which is problematic if you have small children or pets. A trained service technician, familiar with the pests most prevalent in your area, can inspect your property and develop an effective perimeter pest control plan to protect your home and family.
