6 Common Winter Pests and 6 Tips to Keep Them Out
Spring and summer are commonly referred to as “peak season” for the majority of pest activity. During the warmest months in the United States, numerous pests such as mosquitos, ants, termites, and flies are active.
While some of those pests may be less active during the colder months, there are still plenty of pests and bugs in winter ready to take up residence in your home. To understand how to prevent winter pests in the home, you must first understand the behaviour that attracts them inside. However, as many of us have discovered, pests do not go completely dormant in the winter. When it’s cold, wet, or snowy outside, they’re even more likely to seek the warmth and shelter of the inside.
The following are some of the most common winter pests, with brief descriptions.