As temperatures fall many pests look for a warm place to spend the winter. To a cold mouse, rat, or cockroach, your house is a very inviting place! Chances are good at least one of these is lurking nearby, looking for a way to get in. 

Fall pests pose quite a few serious health risks. Cockroaches can trigger asthma and allergies. Rodents can cause salmonella and food contamination. They can chew through electrical wiring, resulting in electrical shorts, power outages…possibly even a fire.

Because of the danger they represent you should take wintertime pest infestations seriously. Your best defense is consistent pest-proofing and awareness. By being alert you can help guard against these threats.

Garages are a favorite entry point for pests, especially mice. But they will use other means to get inside.

We suggest following these guidelines to keep pests from entering your house:

• Lower your garage door as soon as you turn the motor off.
• Close the door between your garage into your house when carrying items inside.
• Clear leaves away from your house.
• Store food in airtight containers and regularly take garbage out of your house.
• Put trash, especially food, into sealed containers.
• Store small amounts of firewood in the garage before taking it into the house.
• Install door sweeps.
• Inspect items (like boxes of decorations and grocery bags) before carrying them indoors.

If you think pests have gotten inside despite your best efforts, give KC Pest Control a call at 405-679-8729 to schedule a free inspection. We can help solve your pest problem!