Fall Pest Control

As the weather grows cooler, you notice fall pests making a beeline for your home. They’re now found practically everywhere, including the attic.

This prompts you to ask: “Is the change of weather driving more bugs into my home?”

In order to better answer your question, it is a good idea to know something about how bugs deal with the onset of cold weather brought about by winter. Some insects do not survive the cold temperature. However, these lay eggs which hatch and serve as the foundation of their population for the following year. Other insects migrate to warmer areas while there are those which burrow under barks or leaf litter to get some measure of protection from the cold.

Stink Bugs

Some enterprising insects wind their way inside homes, drawn by the promise of food, warmth and protection from the cold weather. As the summer ends, insects like the brown marmorated stink bugs, box elder bugs, and Asian multi-colored lady beetles
actively seek warmer places. Some of these insects even release pheromones enticing their kin to join them when they have found a suitable shelter for the fall and winter.

These insects get inside homes through cracks and crevices that are big enough to allow themselves indoors. You will find a few of these around your windows, seeking warmth from what’s left of the sun. Other insects gather under vinyl sidings where they are protected from the elements and there is ample heat.

No Cause for Alarm

You might be alarmed to find bugs inside your home. However, according to a Modesto pest control company, there is really no cause for alarm. Most of these insects that seek shelter inside your home do not bite and rarely do these cause damage to property. They are simply looking for protection from the cold weather and will venture out when the temperature begins to climb.

If you see these insects in your home, you can simply let them be. However, if you cannot stand the sight of these bugs in your home, do not squish them. If you do, these insects will only release a foul odor which is their defensive reaction when they are threatened. Worse, some of these insects will ooze liquids which not only smell bad but can also stain walls and furniture.

Best Way to Handle Fall Pest Control

If you must get rid of these fall pests, you do not need to use an insecticide. Instead, you can simply use a vacuum to remove such these unwanted guests. After you are done, put the insects you have collected inside a sealed plastic bag before taking the bag to the trash can.

The best way to prevent fall pests is to contact your local pest control company in Stockton and set an appointment for them to reduce the opportunity for pests in your home!