Watch Out for These Pests When Winter Arrives 

Pests are present all-year round, but some are more active than others when the weather turns cold. Quite frankly, there is “no rest for the weary,” especially in a country like ours where the climate and natural environment are just about perfect for any type of pests to thrive.

With the start of winter, some pests will begin their migration to warm places, others will go into hibernation. And there are those that will be drawn in to our homes as they gear up for the cold months with a warm shelter and loads and load of food and water.

What are the pests that you should expect to see during winter?

Common Pests During Winter

Rats and mice. Being warm blooded, rats and mice are fine staying outside during the warmer months. But they will still try to get indoors when the weather starts getting cold. They reproduce during summer, so

Cockroaches. Roaches are most active during summer, but it doesn’t mean they’re nowhere to found during winter. They don’t pick a season to infest homes. As long as there are food sources available, they will try to enter uninvited into your home.

Termites. These wood-eating bugs are active throughout the year and prefer warmer weather. During winter, you might see more termite activity as they dig underground or invade homes to seek warmth.

Ants. During colder months, ants will often be seen under wood piles, beneath boxes, inside cabinets and other places where their eggs can be laid and nurtured into nymphs and where there is sufficient and easily accessible food and water source.

Spiders. It’s instinct for spiders to head indoors or to where it’s warm when the temperature starts to drop. Spiders are fine among leaves and in burrows when it’s summer, but the warmth of your home is more appealing during winter.

Bed bugs. These pests are almost always carried inside from the outside, inconspicuously clinging on shopping bags, purses, clothes, etc. They like to keep warm, so during winter they will seek warmth indoors.