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Winter is coming. If you were a character from the TV show Game Of Thrones, this would mean imminent war and White Walkers. Fortunately or unfortunately you aren’t a character from a fictional TV/Literary series.

You might not have to worry about war and white walkers, but that isn’t to say you don’t have worries of your own. Yours are just more of the domestic kind!

So What’s Up With Winter?

Birds go south for the winters. Bugs and pests enter your home. Why do they do this? Well, winter outdoors means cold winds, dry weather and an overall harsh environment. Being indoors ensures warmth, moisture and the promise of food! Given a choice between the two, what would you pick?

We guessed you would pick the latter! Pests are the same!

What attracts them?

Pests, insects and critters are attracted to your homes and indoor spaces primarily because they are warm and cozy.

They can find spaces to make nests where their offspring are safe and away from the threat of bad weather and predators.

Last but not least, homes and indoor spaces are abundant with food in the form of crumbs, leftovers and other material.

It stands to reason that compared to the outdoors, despite the risk of getting killed, stepped on or turned out, your homes are attractive to these creatures.

What can we do?

As always, there are a few steps you could take to ensure your house is pest free. If not pest free, you could hold things off till the professional exterminators arrive! These steps include:

Starting in Advance

The first step is to begin scouring your home or space for potential infestations before winter hits. Getting started early gives you less to deal with when winter comes around. Doors, points of entry and other openings like windows should be looked into. Also look into crawl spaces, storage spaces, attics, cabinets and under furniture and sinks. Clearing these out will put you ahead in the game.

Kitchens and Clutter

Dirty kitchens and cluttered spaces are a hot favorite of pests across the board. Ensure that your kitchens are kept spic and span. Further, have a massive clean out to de-clutter spaces where such creatures can hole up and hide!

Holes in the Wall

Holes and cracks in the walls or anywhere else can serve as entry points for all sorts of pests. Make sure you seal these shut. Spaces near windows and door frames should also be checked for sealing.

Watch the Wood

Wood and other items you might bring into your home should be stored away from the main house. Do not forget to check that Christmas tree for bug! 

Autumn Extermination

Get a professional extermination done just before winter hits. This will ensure that your house is pest free. It will also discourage other troublesome insects from getting in!

What if I forgot?

If you’re in the middle of winter and realized you forgot to do the above don’t stress. Our expert pest control services in Columbus Ohio have you covered.

We’ve got both the gear and knowledge to make sure your house or space is critter free so give us a shout!

Xterminator Pest Control offers affordable and highly effective, quality extermination and pest control solutions to clients in Columbus Ohio ensuring hygiene and extended client satisfaction.