What Can I Do to Protect My Home from Pests This Fall & Winter?

Watching the seasons change in New York State is one of those small joys in life. From lush green springs and hot summers to breathtaking falls and winter, there’s always something beautiful around the corner. What’s not beautiful, though? That would be the sheer number of pests also lurking behind those corners, waiting for the right time to fly or crawl into your yard (and possibly even your home).

The good news is that you can prevent infestations before they happen. Though it will take some time, a bit of high-and-low searching, and maybe even a call out to reinforcements, there are ways to safeguard your home before winter hits. Let’s get into a few of them now!

Why Do Pests Come Inside During the Fall and Winter?

Before we talk about preparing your home, you should know why doing so before winter is so important. Just as humans tend to stay indoors more during winter, most pests follow suit. The freezing temperatures, biting winds, and mounds of snow are hazardous to pests. These conditions also mean that food and water sources tend to disappear, either dying or freezing in the cold, making them unavailable for pests who need sustenance to live.

Pests can sense when the seasons begin to turn. When this happens, they’ll start looking for new shelter—specifically warm, cozy spaces with easy access to food and water (AKA, your home). That’s why finding the weak spots around your home and reinforcing them to keep pests out is so crucial.

How to Prevent Pests in My Home this Winter

The most important way to protect your home is to find and secure the entry points around your home. Though you may believe your home is fully protected, there are likely places where a pest could squeeze inside if they really needed to. We’ve helped customers who’ve had pests enter through:

• Gaps around doorframes and windows, especially ones with worn-out seals or weather stripping
• Cracks or holes in walls, ceilings, and floors
• Unsealed vents (like dryer vents, attic vents, and even chimneys that aren’t properly covered with screens)
• Drains and pipes
• Utility openings, such as places where HVAC systems, electrical wires, or plumbing enter your home
• Garage doors

Therefore, you must take the time to inspect your home. If you find any entry points, be sure to seal them off so pests can’t make their way inside.

Multi-Pest 365: The Best Way to Keep Pests Out this Winter

If DIYing your pest control doesn’t sound like a fun use of your autumn, we can help! Our highly trained technicians will perform your first service within 48 hours of speaking with you, or it’s free. They’ll begin by inspecting your home for the entry points we discussed (plus plenty more that they know to look for) and sealing them. Along the way, they’ll remove any nests they find and spray the affected areas with our core barrier solution.

This solution, made with EPA-registered products, is included in every Multi-Pest 365 treatment. It’s designed to control and protect against cockroaches, spiders, termites, centipedes & millipedes, stink bugs, and many others. When you upgrade to Multi-Pest 365 Plus Rodents, we can even help with your rodent issues.

Why Trust Mosquito Squad for Your Outdoor Pest Control in New City, NY?

At Mosquito Squad, your comfort and safety are our top priority. That’s why we promise to perform your first treatment within 48 hours of speaking with you, or it’s free. After that, we’ll keep up a 3-week treatment cycle throughout the season to help keep you protected all year long.

Plus, our customer service experience couldn’t be more seamless or hassle-free. With us, you’ll never have to worry about hidden fees or contracts, and we’ll back all of our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

For dependable outdoor pest control near you, call on the professionals at Mosquito Squad. Call (914) 533-1159 or contact us online for a complimentary New City, NY pest control assessment and quote.

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