No matter how cold it gets outside, bugs and other pests will seek shelter and a dependable food source from inside your warm and cozy home. That’s why pest control remains necessary throughout the winter months, even in areas that experience significant cold weather.
What Happens to Bugs in Winter?
Does cold weather kill insects? Not if they can help it.
Many bugs are less active in winter, but that doesn’t mean they’ve disappeared completely. Instead, they’ve sought a protective shelter that offers warmth, moisture, and a food source.
That shelter can be found near homes in places like brush and wood piles or inside homes in basements, attics, or even the walls of your home. They get in through the smallest openings at windows, doors, foundations, or access points for pipes or utility lines entering your home. These areas aren’t frequented by people and offer long-term nesting options for pests.
Why Winter Pest Control Services Matter (Even in Cold States)
Some pests, like silverfish, roaches, spiders, and stink bugs, stay active during the winter. So do rodents, who will be frantic in their search for food.
Winter pest control services not only eliminate the bugs and rodents inside your home but also prevent more pests from getting inside and establishing nests that will become a larger issue in the spring.
Keeping your home prepped and in good repair — blocking potential entrances for pests, being aware of any moisture issues and removing any potential food sources — is your best defense against winter pests.
Stay Protected All Year Long
Year-round best control is your most effective weapon, and Bug Man Exterminating’s popular Four Season Pest Control focuses on the insects and pests unique to the Roanoke area, no matter the season, ensuring that your home or business remains protected.
We will visit your home or business each quarter to target seasonal pests and identify and eradicate any other insect issues.
Our Four Season Pest Control is cost-effective, saving you money year-round by preventing winter pests from becoming a bigger problem to solve later. When you prevent nests and infestations, you also prevent damage to the structure of your home or business and eliminate the health risks that can follow pests indoors.
Ice Out Winter Pests
Bug Man’s experienced team is here to help protect you from all the winter pests. A full-service pest control provider, Bug Man has been locally owned and operated in Roanoke Valley since 1994.