Keeping Out Winter Pests

Many pests try to find their way into your cozy home as the weather turns cold. While some of these creatures may appear cute, they can actually end up causing damage to your home or business. While knowing how to prevent winter pests can be confusing, the team at IPM Pest & Termite has years of experience helping customers near Lexington, KY, take care of their winter pest problems. Whether you want to take preventative measures or you’ve noticed signs of infestation, we have several tips to help your home or business this winter.

#1: Seal the Cracks

Obviously, the best way to keep out winter pests is to prevent them from entering your home or business in the first place. You may have heard that mice can squeeze into a space the size of a dime. Still, more minor pests can fit through even smaller holes, so you need to carefully inspect and repair every possible entryway for cracks along:

• Windows
• Doors
• Electrical outlets
• Light fixtures
• Wood sidings
• Your home's foundation

#2: Block Small Entry Points

Asian lady beetles and stink bugs are attracted to light and warmth, so they'll work hard to get into your home through any available crevice. To keep them out, you'll need to account for the areas you can't seal off. Use mesh wiring on areas you can't seal, like vents and pipes in and out of your attic. If you have a window air conditioner, remove it as soon as the weather cools.

#3: Get Rid of Tempting Treats

Stink bugs love fruit and veggies. They're the ultimate garden pests. But they won't hesitate to go for your fruit bowl. Face and cluster flies like rotting and spoiled fruit, too, so remove fruit as soon as it starts to go rancid and take out the trash. Also, keep up on the dishes since face and cluster flies love standing water and anything that has the potential to have lingering odors.

#4: Call in the Professionals

If you've spotted any of these winter pests in your home or business, it may be time to call in the professionals. Trying to get rid of these pests on your own may result in using chemicals and sprays you’re unfamiliar with, which can potentially be hazardous to your health. Instead, why not call in the experts that Lexington, KY, has trusted for years?

IPM Pest and Termite can help you with control methods by sealing the cracks to keep out pests if they haven’t already entered your home. However, our team has the expertise and equipment to safely remove any winter pests that may be in your home.

Winter Pest Prevention Near Lexington, KY

IPM Pest and Termite can do the legwork for you and prevent surprise winter pests. Our environmentally friendly tactics are safe for your whole family. Contact our friendly staff with questions or to schedule an appointment. We'll gladly help you prevent winter pests like Asian beetles, stink bugs, and face and cluster flies from infesting your home.

We proudly serve the greater Lexington, KY area, including Nicholasville, Versailles, Georgetown, Richmond, and Winchester, KY. We also serve Lexington neighborhoods, including Pinnacle, Waterford, Cumberland Hills, Copperfield, Palomar, Masterson Station, Equestrian Woods, and Firebrook, KY. Contact us for pest control near Lexington, KY!