Fall Brings More Indoor Pest Activity
As temperatures begin cooling, many pests start searching for warmth, food, and shelter. Unfortunately, your home provides all three. Lamp Pestproof & Wildlife Control helps homeowners understand the 5 most common pests that try to move into your home every fall throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. Here are the most common fall invaders we see:
1. Mice
Mice can squeeze through surprisingly small openings. Once inside, they often move into wall voids, basements, crawlspaces, and attics where they remain active all winter.
2. Stink Bugs
As temperatures drop, stink bugs gather on sunny sides of homes looking for a way indoors. Once inside, they become a nuisance throughout the winter months.
3. Spiders
Many spiders follow other insects indoors in search of food. Fall is when homeowners commonly begin noticing increased spider activity.
4. Lady Beetles
While beneficial outdoors, large numbers of lady beetles can become an indoor nuisance during cooler weather.
5. Ants
Ant colonies continue searching for food and moisture well into the fall season and often enter homes through small cracks and gaps.
How to Make Your Home Less Attractive
Knowing the 5 most common pests that try to move into your home every fall can help you spot problems early. Lamp Pestproof & Wildlife Control recommends a few preventative steps that can make a big difference:
- Replace worn weather stripping
- Repair damaged screens
- Seal exterior gaps and cracks
- Store firewood away from the house
- Trim shrubs away from exterior walls
- Remove debris near the foundation
Prevention Is Easier Than Removal
Many fall pest problems begin weeks before homeowners notice them. Taking action now can help prevent unwanted guests from spending the winter inside your home. For more than 90 years, Lamp Pestproof has helped Mid-Ohio Valley homeowners protect their homes from seasonal pest problems before they become major infestations.
Our team helps homeowners and businesses manage seasonal pests, rodents, insects, wildlife concerns, and ongoing pest prevention. Call Lamp Pestproof & Wildlife Control at (304) 424-5267 or toll-free at 800-547-7378. Follow us on Facebook. Schedule service today and protect your property from the 5 most common pests that try to move into your home every fall.