The importance of year-round treatments, is it really necessary? Short answer, yes.
Year-round pest control treatments for your home and business are essential for several important reasons:
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Prevention of Infestations: Consistent pest control treatments can help prevent infestations before they become a significant problem. Many pests, such as ants, cockroaches, and rodents, reproduce quickly, and a small infestation can rapidly escalate if left unchecked.
- Burrowing or Tunneling: Certain insects, like ants and ground beetles, dig into the ground to escape the cold. They create tunnels and chambers below the frost line where temperatures are relatively stable and warmer than the surface.
- Seeking Shelter: Many insects seek shelter in protected locations to avoid the cold. They may enter buildings, trees, leaf litter, or other natural crevices to stay warm. In homes, bugs like stink bugs, ladybugs, and boxelder bugs are known to seek refuge in attics, walls, and basements.
- Preserving Your Property: Pests can cause significant damage to your home and belongings. Termites, for example, can silently eat away at the structural integrity of your home, leading to costly repairs. Other pests, like carpet beetles and silverfish, can damage your furniture, clothing, and other possessions.