As the months get colder, our minds tend to wander away from the idea of pest control. After all, most insects are dormant during the cold months, except for any that might already be inside of your home. But, that doesn’t mean pest control is unnecessary during the winter months.

No matter what the temperature is outside, you should always consider how to keep your home free of unwanted pests. Always. There are many ways you can do this:

Make sure that you have proper seals for every point of entry into your home from unwanted pests. The front door, the back door, and all the windows. Pay close attention to the windows in the basement, which would be ground level. Proper insulation will matter when it comes to heating costs too, so it’s not a bad idea to get that checked out as the temperature begins to drop.

You might want to check your storage for any unwanted pests that might be lingering in the summer clothes you’ve recently packed. But, that might be time consuming. You don’t have to worry about that unless you suspect you might have unwanted pests and need a Spartanburg exterminator, Douglas Pest Control.

Another obvious trick is to keep the house as clean as possible. Food on the ground, even a piece of stale macaroni you dropped on the ground is enough to attract unwanted pests like ants, bugs and roaches. Quickly clean up any spills, from the floors to the counters. This keeps the smell from attracting unwanted pests as well. This is important, because most unwanted pests have a much better sense of smell than any human would. Unwanted pests know when food is readily available and it makes them think they are invited for dinner.

The biggest pest problem for pest control in the winter months tends to be rodents.

When winter begins to approach and the frost is evident on the grass, these rodents scamper to find warmer places. Often, previously happy outdoor rodents become the unwanted house guests for the winter months. Proper seals on entrances is a good way to keep them out too. Unwanted pests can be a little more annoying than an insect infestation. While the outdoor mice would be hibernating, indoor mice will be causing all kinds of trouble and a Spartanburg exterminator will be needed .

Unfortunately mice are particularly hazardous because their droppings are toxic to human beings. When you get a mouse, it’s important to get it out of your home as soon as possible. If you find droppings anywhere, you have to start looking harder for the source and call a Spartanburg exterminator, Douglas Pest Control to help. You have to wash anything that comes into contact with droppings or the mice leaving them behind. Mice also have a great sense of smell, which causes them to seek out most of the food in the pantry. Once a mouse has come into contact with your food supply, it’s a waste. You have to throw it all out. Instead, keep your kitchen pest free, opt for plastic containers for any of your pantry goods, like cereal and pasta. This prevents both rodents and unwanted pests from smelling them. Plus, keeps the food sealed away to avoid possible contamination.

Observation is the biggest key to Spartanburg pest control. It’s important to know when something is out of the ordinary and contact Douglas Pest Control, your Spartanburg exterminator. It will help you to spot a pest problem before it gets out of control. Keep in mind that when there is one, there are more to follow. Act quickly!

Call Gotta Bug Call Doug at (864) 582-DOUG to eliminate unwanted pests (ants, rodents, mosquitos and termites) and for your personalized treatment plan.