Baby, it’s cold outside in Alpine, and pests feel it, too! Pests enjoy comfort and coziness, which isn’t found outside during Alabama winters. As such, pests rush inside homes for those pleasures, quickly causing a huge mess of things. Uninvited pests inside the house may damage food, appliances, the structure of the home, and your peace of mind. Some pests also transmit diseases to humans, like the deadly West Nile Virus. What pests pose the biggest threat to Alabamians during the winter?
Spiders: Siders are common year-round, but since they breed during the fall, they may start to appear during the winter. Most spiders are pretty harmless, despite their bad rep.
Termites and Beetles: Termites and beetles are wood-loving insects that pose a significant danger during the winter. Both insects can considerably damage a home in just a few short weeks.
Cockroaches: Once cockroaches infest a house, getting rid of them can be extremely difficult. The bug generally comes out at night when it is dark. It will infest pantries, cabinets, or anywhere else there is food. Cockroaches leave fecal matter and a bad odor behind and may even transmit diseases.
Ants: Ants do not hibernate, so winter time can see just as many of them as the summer months. Several species of ants may affect your home, some of which sting or bite humans.
Stink Bugs: A stink bug lives true to its name. If it is squished or becomes overly frightening, it emits a horrible odor as a line of defense. Luckily, stink bugs aren’t known to bite or pose any real dangers to humans.
Don’t forget that rodents such as mice and rats may also seek shelter inside your home during the cold winter months. Rodents create as much, if not more, havoc than pests once they’re inside the house. Be prepared for and ready to combat any and all types of infestations.
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