We all know that bugs are a problem during the summer months. Ants, spiders, mosquitoes and all sorts of other flying bugs are all out in full force making us all crazy. It’s important to have a great pest control company that will come and help keep them out of your house. Did you know that it is important to use pest control during the winter months as well? 

Many insects and other pests move inside our houses during the winter months. You won’t typically find them in the places where your family spends most of their time. You can frequently find pests in your basement and closets as well as your pantry. They are looking for quiet dark places where they won’t be discovered. Once a few bugs find a comfortable place for shelter, they put off a chemical signal that attracts more of the same species to the same location. The bugs may not be as active during the winter, but they are still there, and you may be able to get a head start on them. 

Cockroaches are a common pest that easily survives year round. Once the weather cools, American Cockroaches migrate indoors and infest your home. They just need a warm, humid area with food and water to thrive. Roaches can multiply at an extraordinary rate, so year round treatment is necessary to avoid a major infestation.

Ants can survive indoors or outdoors during the winter. During the fall they fill up on food so they won’t have to eat in the coming weeks. Once it gets colder, their productivity and body temperature drop. They hunker down and wait out the winter, emerging once the temperatures rise once again. Carpenter Ants can be an especially difficult problem. If you see a flying Carpenter Ant inside during the winter, it could be a sign that your home is infested, and you need to contact At Ease Pest Solutions right away.

People commonly assume that mosquitoes die off during the winter but this actually isn’t true. They actually hibernate in hollowed out trees and other protected areas. During this hibernation period it is extremely important to treat and be ready for the change of season. Once it warms up, the females emerge, find a source of blood to fill up on and then begin laying their eggs. Shortly afterwards, the larvae will hatch and then you will have a yard full of blood sucking bugs biting you and ruining your time outdoors. Head them off at the pass.

Subterranean Termites are a very big problem in North Carolina. They dig deep into the soil and in the spring, swarmers come out and look for a mate and a nest location. This location could be inside your house if you haven’t been meticulous in your pest control. If you have had a previous termite issue, year round maintenance and inspection is a must. 

Pests such as mice and rats carry salmonella and hantavirus and they want a warm, safe place to spend their winters just like humans. Mice will come in from fields and other outdoor areas during the winter months so you could see an increase in their presence in your home without proper preventative measures. If you start seeing mice droppings, it is time to call the professionals. During the warmer months, an inspection of your home or property for possible entry points will go a long way to keeping you rodent free in the winter.

When it comes to pests in and around your home, out of site is usually out of mind. The reality of it is, out of sight just means that the local pests have gotten very good at finding hiding places. The professionals at At Ease Pest Solutions are adept at finding even the most clever bugs. Our year round pest service ensures that you are protected during all seasons and from the different species that flourish at different times of the year,

No matter what season it is, the experts at At Ease Pest are on the job for all of your pest control needs. We are not only locally owned, but we are veteran owned as well. Top quality service is all we know and that is reflected in our 5 star rating. At the first sign of a pest infestation or if you just have questions about bugs, give us a call. You will always find a friendly voice at the other end of the phone.