Wintertime Pest Problems

If you have lived in the Pacific Northwest for a while, then you will know how particularly harsh the winter months can be.  Most inspects and pests die off whenever the cold weather sets in.  However some can give homeowners problems throughout the year.

This is especially a problem whenever the pests need a warmer place to stay.  Your home will look very inviting at that point.  Here are some of the most common pests which can give those in the Pacific Northwest problems during the wintertime.

Rodents such as rats and mice give homeowners problems all over the country.  They will happily stay outside during the summer and only come into your home if they need food.  Mice can enter holes the size of a dime, while rats can get inside an opening as small as a quarter.  You will want to do your best to keep them out of your home since they can transmit diseases.

Termites are some of the most damaging pests you can have in your home.  They can cause a lot of structural damage if you do not catch an infestation in time which many homeowners have unfortunately found out the hard way.  It is definitely worth the money to hire a pest control company to come in regularly to keep them out.

There are a variety of spiders which can infiltrate your home too.  Most of them shy away from humans, so they are not much to worry about.  They can even be helpful in reducing the insect population.  Other arachnids like mites and ticks may also give people problems, especially if they have pets in the household.

Many people used to think bed bugs were simply a myth.  However, they are becoming more problematic all around the country nowadays.  They hide during the day and come out at night to feed on human blood.

You can find these pests in the seams and folds of your mattresses and bed covers.  They will spread to various parts of the bed and other crevices around your home if the infestation gets serious.  Bed bugs can be very difficult to get rid of completely, so you will definitely want to keep them out of your home.

These are some of the most common pests which can give Pacific Northwest residents problems during the wintertime.  You can save yourself a lot of time and hassle if you get a qualified pest control expert to keep these pests out of your home.