Florence, AL – Winter Pest Alert: Safeguarding Homes from Cold-Weather Pests

It’s cold outside, and wintertime pests feel the cool breeze. Most look for warm homes for shelter, generally seeking those a little cluttered, since food and dark, comfortable hiding spots likely lurk inside.

Common Wintertime Pests in Florence

Many pests hibernate with the bears when temperatures drop in Florence, although many still seek out homes for their source of warmth and food. Pests you should watch out for during the winter include:

• Cockroaches: It’s the winter months when cockroaches are most active in homes. Look for them hiding inside cabinets, behind and inside appliances, and near pipes where it’s dark and moist. Cockroaches carry diseases like Cholera and E. coli that can be transmitted to humans through feces that the insect often leaves behind wherever it goes.
• Rodents: Mice and rats are the two most common wintertime rodents scurrying around Florence homes. Mice carry diseases including Plague and Typhus, both transmittable to humans. They also destroy everything in their paths, from food to plastic bags to electrical cords.
• Bed Bugs: This annoying pest is active year-round, although it becomes more problematic during the winter.
• Spiders: The itsy-bitsy spider inside your home likely isn’t dangerous, although the possibility of a Black Widow or Brown recluse roaming inside the house is not impossible. Maybe that is why so many people fear spiders, even the calm ones.

Keep your eyes peeled for the pests listed above -or prevent infestations before they happen with help from professional Florence pest control services.

Florence Pest Control Services

Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services, including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, and mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride Pest Control is a reliable source of quality pest-management solutions delivered by a team you can trust.

Call us today for any of your pest control needs.