As the weather gets cooler, you’ll start seeing fewer flies, wasps and other common summer pests around. However, there are still cold weather pests that you might have to deal with. The following are a few of the more common pests that can be a problem for homeowners and commercial property owners in fall and winter.

Rodents

Mice and rats stay busy outside for the most part during the warmer part of the year. When the temperatures start to drop, though, these rodents look for warm and safe places to hang out indoors. If these pests find their way into your home or business, they can end up causing serious damage and health problems.

Exposure to rat or mouse droppings and urine can put you at risk of getting sick. Having these pests inside your walls and other parts of your home or business could also lead to property damage and fire hazards if they chew through drywall, wiring and other materials. You can keep these pests out by sealing up any holes, gaps and other openings around your home, such as around doors and windows or in the foundation.

Spiders

Some types of spiders are commonly seen inside homes or businesses when the weather gets colder. In the Cincinnati area, brown recluse spiders are the main concern when it comes to cold weather pests. These spiders have a venomous bite that can lead to serious health complications for some people. Brown recluse spiders tend to stay in quiet areas that provide them with shelter, such as cardboard boxes. They can also be found inside shoes or clothing that you don’t wear often.

To keep brown recluse spiders and other spiders away, trim bushes, shrubs, and trees near your home. Keeping unused shoes and clothing items in plastic storage bins can also reduce your risk of having these spiders around.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are pests that never seem to go away. When the weather gets cooler, you might see these pests roaming around your kitchen, bathroom and other areas of your home or business. Cockroaches spread germs while they crawl over surfaces, and their droppings can also trigger health issues in those with asthma or allergies. These bugs can fit through tiny cracks and crevices, making them hard to catch.

Keeping cockroaches away involves making sure that you don’t have crumbs or other food sources around for them. Empty your garbage, sweep floors and wipe down counters and tables regularly. Fixing leaky pipes, which are a source of water for them, can also help discourage these pests from hanging around your home or business.

If spiders, roaches, rodents or other cold weather pests are giving you trouble in your home or business, contact Perfection Pest Control for service. Our pest control experts in Cincinnati and northern Kentucky can find and eliminate these pests for you.