Pests of the Fall
Megan Pinneo
The warm weather hasn’t left Riverside and San Diego’s North County, even though it’s technically the Fall Season. Never the less, Fall Pests are just around the corner, and some frankly never left. It has been a busy year for the pest control industry, not seeing much of a break in pest calls in the passing months. Good thing for business, bad news for home owners.
Wondering what to expect this fall from the pest population?
Many rodents and insects will be making their way indoors as the cold weather weather creeps in.
How prepared are you?
Pests of Fall
Cockroaches- They are moving indoors as the weather cools down in search of food.
Spiders- Feels like those are one of the ones that never left this year.
Mice/Rodents- Just like roaches, rodents are making their way indoors searching for food and warmth.
Bees- Most bees are preparing for the winter ahead by collecting nutrients from the late blooming flowers for their colony.
Wasps- They are in search of sweet and high carbohydrate fruits.
How to Prevent the Fall Pests:
There are a few key ways to help prevent yourself from infestation for most all pests.
Stay clutter free!! KEEP it CLEAN!! Reduce the places insects and rodents have to hide, and nest.
Vacuum, and mop regularly.
Take out trash nightly. Don’t forget about any trash left in the garage. The garage and storage areas are apart of your home too.
Keep food in properly sealed containers.
Check the attic and crawl spaces every two weeks for any signs of infestation.
Seal any cracks in the walls. Check for gaps in doors and windows. Replace torn screens.
Trim back branches and bushes. Do not allow tree branches to hang onto the roof. This is a highway for rodents.
Call your local Pest Control Company if you have any concerns. Ask if they offer any type of pest inspections. Black Knight Pest Control offers a Pest Inspection for concerned home owners!
Conclusion
Pests are best prevented when you take precautions in advance. Stop them before they start. General Monthly Pest Control Service is always a good option for home or business property pest defense. Depending on what type of pest you are faced with they all come with their own set of problems and most of them can be pretty costly. Just like we take time for Spring cleaning we should also do the same for the Fall month ahead. Have your home or business inspected for pests by a professional, be sure to ask questions, it could save you hundreds of dollars in the long run. Pests are not only a nuisance, they can also cause devastating damage to a structure, without you knowing for months. In addition to costly damage done by pests they can also carry harmful diseases. No matter your reason for wanting pest prevention for your home Black Knight Termite and Pest Control can help. From Bee Hive Removal, to Rodent Exclusion and Sanitation, onto Termite Inspection and repairs, Black Knight offers a wide range of Pest Control Services.