As temperatures cool in the Tucson and Green Valley community, pests also seek warmth, often invading homes. During late fall and early winter, many homeowners notice an uptick in pest activity indoors. Some of the most common culprits include rodents, cockroaches, spiders, and ants, all of which pose various risks to your home and health.
Why do pests move indoors?
- Warmth: Cold-blooded pests seek warmth as temperatures drop, entering your home through cracks and gaps.
- Food & Water: Kitchens provide easy access to crumbs, pet food, and moisture, attracting pests like rodents, ants, and cockroaches.
- Shelter: Pests hide in undisturbed spaces such as attics, crawl spaces, and behind appliances to escape predators and the cold.
How do you prevent infestations?
- Eliminate Infestations Early: As temperatures drop, pests move indoors. A licensed pest control professional can prevent this from becoming a bigger issue.
- Seal Entry Points: Use caulking and weather stripping to close gaps around windows, doors, pipes, and your garage door. Scorpions can fit through gaps as thin as a credit card and rodents only need a hole the size of a quarter to gain entry.
- Eliminate Food Sources: Store food in airtight containers, clean up crumbs, and seal trash cans to deter pests.
- Fix Leaks: Repair leaky faucets and address damp areas like crawl spaces to reduce moisture that attracts pests.
Bill’s Home Service offers comprehensive pest control solutions tailored for Southern Arizona’s unique climate and challenges. Our trained technicians can identify the pests invading your home, seal entry points, and apply safe, effective treatments to keep them out for good.
For more information or to schedule a free consultation, contact Bill’s Home Service at (520) 625-2381 or visit www.BillsHomeService.com/contact-us. We’ve proudly served the greater Tucson and Southern Arizona areas since 1964, keeping homes pest-free year-round!
