Cold weather does not mean a pest-free home. Some pests, like termites, remain active all-year round and winter is peak season for mice and rats preferring your house instead of outdoors. Bed bugs and cockroaches are also on the list of invaders to look out for.
Infestations have wide-ranging consequences, including hygiene risks and even home devaluation. Learn how to prevent, identify, and deal with them.Rodents are the usual suspects of winter home invasions, but termites are mobile all year-round and can have a costly impact.
“But sometimes insecticides are really important, and you should only use products that are available from your local hardware store or supermarket or engaging a professional pest controller to undertake those activities.”He says bed bugs are among pests seen consistently throughout the year in residential and commercial accommodation settings.
In the tropical northern regions, pest issues tend to be more prevalent year-round due to the warmer climate. “But as the cooler weather comes on, they tend to push in and once they get into a home, it's warm and it's got the food, rarely are they going to leave by their own accord,” he explains.When you call a specialised technician to battle a pest infestation, it’s important to ensure that they are certified.is the peak industry for professional pest managers working in urban environments.
Members of the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association are licensed and insured to conduct pest control operations.“Most people have some rodents in their house. It's just the number and the level that makes the difference.” Mr Boschma says the pest control industry is seeing pests commonly encountered in shoulder seasons, including ants and spiders, pushing into the traditional winter season.
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