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Our skilled technicians are ready, willing, and capable of eliminating all overwintering pests. If you’ve found an overwintering pest in your home, there are likely more. Don’t ignore the problem because the pests are going to remain until the temperatures outside increase. Once you’ve had enough, pick up the phone and notify our qualified technicians. We can eliminate those pests quickly and conveniently.
Which Overwintering Pests Are In Your City?
In terms of overwintering pests, you’re likely going to encounter several of them. A handful of overwintering pests are regularly found in your area.
Asian Lady Bugs
First and foremost, people in your city are going to encounter Asian ladybugs. While the pest is like other ladybugs, they’re different in numerous ways. First and foremost, the Asian lady beetle can nip your skin. The pest isn’t dangerous, but it will become a nuisance in your home. If you crush an Asian ladybug, there is a good chance that you’re going to turn your home into a smelly mess.
Boxelder Bugs
The boxelder bug is another overwintering pest in our area. The pest will remain outside and damage your garden during the warm months. As soon as it begins getting cold, the boxelder bugs in your home will find a way to enter your home. Then, they’re going to become a nuisance. It is vital to get rid of them. Otherwise, you’ll live with the pest until the temperatures increase. They’re only half an inch at the maximum so it is easy for them to slip through small holes.
Cluster Flies
The cluster fly starts its life as a parasite in an earthworm. Once the larvae emerge, the cluster fly will begin living its life outside. It will spend its remaining days outside. It likes being outside during warm weather. As soon as the temperatures drop, the cluster flies around your home are going to sneak inside. They can also hide behind loose bark and wood planks. Nevertheless, many will invade your home. When it gets warm outside again, the cluster flies in your home will go outside. They’ll cluster or group together and leave in large numbers.
Leaf-Footed Pine Seed bugs
Leaf-footed pine seed bugs can be found in our area so you may encounter them outside your home. At three-quarters of an inch, this overwintering pest is one of the largest in our area. They like consuming pinecones and seeds. However, they’ll need to take shelter before the cold temperatures arrive. To do this, they’re going to hide behind tree bark. If they can’t find a suitable hiding place, they’ll sneak into your home. While they’re not dangerous, their large size is going to concern you. Rest assured knowing that they’re trying to leave.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
Brown marmorated stink bugs or stink bugs can be found in our city. You might find them in your home this winter. They want to invade because they prefer staying away from cold temperatures. If they get inside, they’re going to stay hidden until it gets hot outside. Then, they’ll leave your home. Stink bugs aren’t dangerous. Instead, they’re going to be a nuisance. Suck them up with your vacuum and take them far away from your home.
Pinpointing An Overwintering Pest Infestation
Are you worried that overwintering pests have settled into your home? If so, you must do something about the problem right away. Otherwise, they’re going to remain in your home for many, many months. Remember that overwintering pests can slip through small gaps. Any tiny hole is an entry point. Once they’re inside, these pests aren’t going anywhere. You’ll need to take steps to get rid of them. First, you have to identify the pests in your home. Start by increasing your home’s temperature. Turn on the HVAC system and increase the temperature. Once the home gets warm, the pests are going to leave. You’ll find a group of stink bugs, boxelder bugs, and other pests trying to leave your home.
Avoiding Future Overwintering Pest Invasions
It is vital to avoid future problems. You can do this by properly sealing your home and keeping these pests. It won’t be easy, but it is a good idea to try. Start by identifying and sealing any small gaps you find on your outer walls. Once you’ve blocked these entry points, the pests won’t be able to enter your home. Use the advice below to stop overwintering pests from sneaking into your dwelling.
Look For Small Entry Points
First, you should begin searching your home for small entry points. You’ll find small gaps on your home’s exterior walls. You need to seal these gaps to prevent them from entering.
Ask A Professional About Protective Barrier Treatments
Talk to a professional about protective exterior barrier treatments. The treatment can be very helpful for keeping overwintering pests away from your home. Be sure to rely on a professional’s services because they’ll use industrial-strength materials. As a result, you can guarantee that professional services are going to deliver better results. They’ll keep these pests and others away from your home. Plus, they’re going to last longer.
Where To Look For Overwintering Pest Openings
Be sure to check the following spots for entry points.
Bricks
Start by checking your bricks. Look at the top of the bricks where they meet the molding and siding. When you do, you might find a small gap above the mortar. These gaps have to be filled. Otherwise, overwintering pests are going to slip through and enter your home. Purchase and use a high-quality sealant to ensure the overwintering pests around your home cannot enter here.
Around Your Window Frames
Don’t forget to check around your home’s window frames. You’re likely going to find gaps around the window. In particular, the gaps will likely be at the bottom of the frame. If it is open, you need to seal it. Be sure to seal the bottom of the window frame using caulk.
Around Clapboard
You must check around your home’s clapboards. It has an uneven surface so there will be gaps where it meets the fascia boards. These gaps can be used to enter your home. Prevent that from happening by installing a foam insulating cord here.
Vent Covers
Have you looked at the vents in your attic? While they’re great for adding ventilation to your attic, they may allow pests to sneak inside. If the vent covers have been damaged, replace them. They shouldn’t have any gaps, holes, or tears.
Openings Around Utility Lines
Finally, be sure to check around the utility lines entering your home. For instance, you need to look around cables, pipes, wires, vents, and more. The small holes around them should be sealed thoroughly. If there are small gaps, there is a good chance that bugs are going to enter here. You can’t let this happen. Instead, you need to seal these gaps to protect your home from overwintering pests. While you can try using other materials, it is best to use an old pot scrubber. Squeeze and crush it until it slips into the hole.
Remember that you might experience problems. Even if you’ve blocked these gaps, overwintering pests could enter through an open door or window. When this happens, you can depend on us. Call our office so we can help you.
What Will Keep Overwintering Pests Out?
When attempting to defend your home from overwintering pests, it is pertinent to use the right materials. Doing so won’t be difficult. Depend on exclusion materials since they’re designed for this purpose. Besides keeping overwintering pests out of your home, they can also block rodents, bats, and other pests. Use the advice below to ensure you get the right material for the job.
Materials Such As Caulks
You’ll need to use caulks and sealants to protect your home. Make sure you’re using the right one. If the surface is going to expand when it gets hotter or colder, it is a good idea to use sealant. If the surface will remain the same, use caulk.
Other Products To Use
You’ll also need to use other materials to defend your home from these frustrating pests. For instance, you should try using foam insulation. Don’t use the spray foam because it can become a mess. It’ll be hard to remove later. Another material you can use is aluminum screening. It is inexpensive and effective for blocking entry points of all shapes and sizes. Hardware cloth can be helpful since it’ll serve as a durable screen. Finally, remember that you can use old pot scrubbers. You can stuff the item into holes of various sizes to keep overwintering pests out.
Regardless, overwintering pests may enter your home at some point. When this happens, call us. We’ll get rid of them promptly.
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