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    Where do Pests Go in Winter?

    Insects are ectothermic creatures, which means they are cold blooded creatures like lizards. Being ectothermic leaves these creepy crawlies particularly susceptible to the cold, and winter can often be a fatal time of year for many types of bugs. As such, these pests have found different ways to not only cope but survive the inevitable cold each year.

    Migration

    Similar to birds, a good portion of flying insects have actually taken to migrating during the cold winter months. Probably the most famous insect that is known to take part in such migration is the monarch butterfly, who travels south between August and October each year.

    After studying insect migration patterns, it was discovered that insects East of the Rocky Mountains tend to travel to Mexico for the winter while their fellow bugs to the West of the mountain range will make their way to California and surrounding areas to wait out the cold.

    Hibernation

    Diapause is the insect version of hibernation. Similar to bears and other hibernating creatures, these insects will enter a state of extraordinarily deep sleep in which their metabolic processes slow to a stop. At this time, the bug survives off of stored energy which can last up to a year for some creatures. Eventually, when warmer weather begins to return, the insects will awaken.

    During this time, to prevent freezing to death, insects will often engage in one of the following: They can reduce the water concentration levels in their own bodies and dilute present water by introducing more sugars into their cells in order to drastically lower the freezing rate of their bodies, thereby allowing them to survive the frigid temperatures. In other bugs, their bodies will naturally produce cryoprotectants, which are like a form of biological anti-freeze, in the form of glycerol.

    In order to both stay warm and stay safe from the risk of being hunted by wintertime opportunists, hibernating insects seek shelter. Surprisingly certain plants’ natural defenses can create these shelters for insects. As an insect begins attaching itself to the plant, it will retaliate by growing defensive layers which eventually encapsulate the bug. While this ends up being counterproductive for the plant, it is highly fortuitous for the hibernating insect. Other insects will burrow into the ground which both maintains a somewhat steady temperature for survival and adds a layer of protection as it is difficult for scavengers to dig through frozen solid earth. And others, find their way into homes…

    Enemies Inside the Gates

    When the temperature drops, pest activity in general spikes as different insects will be on the search for a new place to call home. This leads to an influx in pests finding their way into houses in the Autumn. As spiders feast on various other species of insects, their activity also increases as they follow their prey into homes where they begin spinning webs under shelter for the coming cold months. Similarly, mice and rats are drawn to the warmth and comfort of our homes.

    Mice can fit through extremely tiny holes that may even seem negligible to you. Adult mice can fit through holes the size of a dime while adolescent mice can even fit through holes that are as small as the circumference of a pen and, if the hole isn’t big enough, they can use their sharp teeth to make it larger. Likewise, rats can fit into holes the size of a quarter and, when a hole is too small, they will chew their way in. Rat teeth grow at a surprisingly rapid rate and, as such, they have to chew on things for roughly 28 minutes a day in order to grind down their teeth – otherwise, their teeth would grow to the point where they cannot even close their mouths. The bite pressure of a rat’s jaw is 24,000 psi, while a wolf’s bite has a pressure of only 1,400 psi. This means rats can even chew through metal!

    So, while you may feel like the cold is keeping pests at bay, any insects or rodents that are already inside are unaffected by the weather and can continue to wreak havoc in your home. Termites can continue to put the stability of your home at risk, rodents and cockroaches can spread diseases, rats can chew through wires and potentially cause fires, and poisonous spiders can be hiding out in your attics and basements. 

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    Condusive Conditions

    There are various different conducive conditions during wintertime that can put you at risk of an infestation. Making sure to attend to these wintertime issues can help you prevent an infestation.

    Utility Gaps

    Rodents and insects will gravitate towards the warmth and shelter of your home, finding any small crack to wriggle their way into your life. To help prevent this, check the utilities around your home, such as hose taps, electrical boxes, and dryer vents, for gaps or cracks that could lead into your home. Sealing these entry points can help ensure you don’t fall pretty to a pest infestation!

    Firewood Piles

    Collecting wood for your fireplace in the winter is great! Cuddling up by the fire with a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate and a blanket is one of the highlights of snowy weather. But that collection of logs can potentially cause you some problems (and as the weather begins to warm up, this problem intensifies). Wood piles are like a haven for pests. Whether its insects or rodents, the pile provides shelter and warmth, inviting pests to come gather and build nests or homes, so it is important to take the proper precautions to prevent these pests from finding their way into your home. Wood piles should be moved to a location at least 30 feet from your home if possible. This will deter any pests that gather in that wood haven from entering your home and disrupting your life.

    Highways to Your Home

    Make sure to trim back any trees or bushes that may be touching your home or shed. While seemingly harmless, the branches act like a highway for rodents, spiders, and other pests – taking them straight from your yard onto your roof and, once there, these unwelcome guests often find a way to burrow into your attic and home.

    Preventing Winter Pests

    At Pointe Pest Control, we are dedicated to solving pest problems. This is why we do not provide temporary fixes, we provide long-term solutions. Pest control is a battle that needs to be fought in every season, and a good treatment in the winter will drastically improve our ability to more quickly control the pests that emerge in the spring. Our technicians are trained to find bugs and rodents in their many hiding spots. Just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean your pest problems have vanished. Give us a call and we can stop an infestation before it’s too late. We provide proven solutions with guaranteed results so that you can live a safe and healthy pest-free life.

    Winter is actually one of the best times to get your home inspected and sprayed for insects and spiders. Call us today to get your home secure and protected from these pesky pests.

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      Understanding the Seasons

      Weather has a profound effect on pest life cycle. Most pests, rodents and insects breed aggressively during spring and go through periods of hibernation during autumn and winter.

      When the weather slowly begins to heat up, pests start to get more active after having stayed dormant over the colder winter months.

      • Birds often start to find mates and start building their nests.
      • Moths which consumer leaves usually become active again.
      • Flies often emerge from their winter hibernation places and start to breed and spread out.
      • Squirrels also spend the winter in hibernation. When spring approaches these creatures start looking for a new home. This is usually the time when they make their way into lofts and other spaces.

      Summer is arguably the best season for pests. It is the time when they are in full swing and breed as rapidly as they can. Wasps are one of the most common summer pests followed by flies and rodents. Many a summer picnics and BBQs have been ruined by the ‘home invasion’ of these pests.

      • Wasps build their nesting grounds and lay their eggs during this time. Although the creatures are not directly harmful, they can be very aggressive and territorial at this time of the year, because they’re at their strongest.
      • The number of fleas also multiplies. Since pets spend more time outdoors during summer, they are more likely to bring the pests back indoors with them.
      • Bees are also more active during summer as they go out to gather nectar. Many times, homeowners find a new beehive in their garden and require pest control to take care of it. Because of their sting, bees are more dangerous than some of the other pests and you should call our professional service to get rid of them.
      • Moths and flies usually start to multiply significantly during summer.
      • Ants begin to swarm to find new mates and start new colonies during summer.
      • Cockroaches become very noticeable in the summer, especially in the kitchen and toilets. This is due to the hotter temperatures and stronger smells.
      • Bedbugs are also very active in the summer.

      Autumn is the month when things start to get cooler. The number of pests starts to dwindle as they begin to slow down their breeding activities.

      • Wasps start becoming dozy and docile. You may find them buzzing around occasionally as if they are drunk. This is usually the end-time for their life.
      • Spiders in particular are more active at this time of the year.
      • Squirrels will gather their food and start to look for shelter.
      • The second breeding phase for flies begins. These pests remain active during the season.
      • Rodents also become more active. Due to the approaching cold, rodents usually find shelter inside homes in the loft or inside walls.

      The coldest months are when pests seek out warmth and shelter. You will find a number of insects especially rodents and lizards make their way inside your home.

      • Spiders come into our homes to escape the web-destroying frosts.
      • Rodents move indoors to escape the cold, increasing infestations.
      • In many cases, homeowners find squirrels nesting in lofts when they go to get their Christmas decorations.

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