While we aren’t necessarily the most dramatic state for watching the seasons turn, these household pests are certainly maintaining a close vigil – perhaps too close to your home for comfort!
As the weather cools off and the rains begin to set in, many different types of East Texas pests will be preparing to bunk down for the winter. Some of the most common types of pests spotted during the early fall include:
- Squirrels
- Stinging Insects
- Cockroaches
- Mice
- Rats
- Spiders
Of course, these pests aren’t just menaces in the yard. Some, including the ones on this list, are pests that are well-known for infesting Texas homes during the autumn season! Pests like these create enormous problems in the homes they choose to infest, causing property damage, physical injury, and the spread of disease. Squirrels, mice, and rats leave behind fecal matter and carrion that may maintain an active set of pathogens long after their deaths. Cockroaches are insidious creatures well-known for chewing through storage bags and infesting dry food supplies. What’s more, the threat of stinging insect attack or spider bites become more and more prevalent as the season progresses. Unless dealt with quickly, these fall-loving pests will make a dramatic entrance into your home safe.
Reducing Fall Pest Attractant Factors
There are many ways of reducing or eliminating household factors that attract heat-seeking pest populations, including:
- Cutting back on air moisture with desiccant bags and dehumidifiers
- Reducing puddling zones with proper pipe and drain care
- Practicing proper food and trash storage both inside and outside the home
- Decluttering storage spaces by stacking, sweeping, and organizing items in a methodical manner
- Sealing up potential entry points around the home. This includes paying special attention to cracks, gaps, and fissures forming in the walls and foundations of the home.
- Installing weatherproofing around the bases of doors and windows. Replace any and all screens that are physically compromised.
Are you and your pests on a need-to-know basis? Get a free home inspection through Innovative Pest Control to get to the bottom of your autumn mysteries once and for all.
Pest-Filled Autumn? Not A Problem – For Innovative Pest Control!
From mammals and wildlife to insects and tiny nuisance vermin, there is much more to worry about in the fall than falling leaves. By seeking shelter and refuge in the warm spaces of the home, these pest populations may quickly begin to multiply and infest new areas of the yard. It does not take long for a simple pest annoyance to become a full-blown infestation, especially in our unique area of the country. Of course, the best form of pest protection from fall pests and beyond comes from ongoing professional maintenance through a qualified pest control agent. For homeowners in the area, this means relying on the pest control professionals at Innovative Pest Control.
Innovative Pest Control is one of the leading pest control experts in East Texas, maximizing the benefits of eco-friendly and holistic treatment methods that get the job done and keep families safe. We’re proud of the effect we have on residents and even prouder of the fact that our 25 years of combined experience has allowed us to aid so many of our amazing neighbors, customers, and friends.
To get a no-obligation inspection of your near-autumn home, call Innovative Pest Control right away. Our service agents are standing by to collect your information both online, in person, and over the phone. We’re ready to get rid of all your East Texas pests, no matter how big or small they may be.
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- Home Pest Control,
- Fall Pest Control
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