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Why Do You Need Year Round Pest Control Anyway?
May 21, 2019
Pests don’t disappear in the winter, and neither do the health hazards they present.
Like many problems we deal with in our daily lives, “out of sight, out of mind” as a way of thinking can result in poor planning and results. Pest control and management is no exception.
It is no problem to think of getting rid of ants, rodents, other bugs, and hazards when we see them around. In fact, it can be hard to think of anything else. Whether it is during cold weather or after you have gone through the expense of getting rid of pests in the first place, not seeing an active infestation does not mean that your pest management plan should be put on hold. In fact, consistent and professional pest management is most important during the times you might not think about it. Prevention is the best cure and requires vigilance throughout the year. Thankfully, Cook’s Pest Management is available to handle that planning for you with treatments and inspections regularly throughout the year.
Many pests look for shelter inside your home or business in colder weather and can be an even greater threat when you would least expect them to be. Termites, ants, and roaches seek out the warmth of indoor conditions. Wasps, hornets, and spiders are well known to seek out dry attic spaces during winter months. Rodents and other mammal pests are especially attracted to warm insulation and other bedding material inside the structures of your home or business.
The health hazards
that pests present to your family or your business’s guests and employees do not go away in the cold weather. Rodents and other disease-transmitting pests do not die in the winter, and they are looking for warm, safe places to wait out the cold months. Even in freezing weather, these pests still harbor pathogens, mites, fleas, and all sorts of other hazards that can easily be transmitted to your family or pets inside your home.
The cooler months provide an excellent opportunity for attic treatments and more extensive inspections for the best exclusionary and preventative techniques available for your property. Many flies, ants, and spiders love to spend the colder months in attics while waiting for warm weather. If left alone in your attic, they are able to begin extensive
infestations from inside your home when the weather heats up. The colder months are the ideal time to exterminate these pests while they are less active and easier to permanently eliminate. Safe and effective pesticides are typically more effective in colder weather as there are less light and heat effects that can degrade their use.
The key to effective pest control and management is prevention, as opposed to dealing with new infestations when they occur. Cold weather inspections and exclusionary treatments are often much more effective than during warmer months. When vegetation is less active and animal activity is decreased, locating and sealing cracks and points of entry for pests is more effective. Vents and other openings are easier to inspect for leaks or weaknesses. Drainage and other water runoff issues are easier to detect in colder months as well. Observing winter drainage provides better information regarding water control in combating termites and general moisture concerns.
Regular pesticide treatment and inspections ensure that your pest management plan is working at its best to protect your home and family. Pests never take a day off regardless of the weather outside. They are constantly in search of food, water, and shelter, and will attack your property at every opportunity. Regular and professional maintenance will keep them moving on and away from your property. Preventing the next pest infestation is always preferable to waiting to get rid of it once it has occurred.
Modern professional integrated pest management practices
involve regular inspection and record keeping of pest control techniques and methods. Professional treatment on a regular basis all through the year provides vital information regarding the effectiveness of treatment and prevention of future infestation. Consistent monitoring and inspecting your property helps to determine which pests are the most likely to invade unless they are prevented entry.
Contact Cook’s Pest Management today for a consultation and free estimate of your year-around pest control needs.
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