Do you feel like it has already been a long, cold winter? After an unseasonably warm holiday season, it seems like winter came to our area at full strength. We have already seen multiple snowy events, and there is no sign of the cold abating any time soon.
With subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice, you might be wondering why in the world you have pests in your home. The one perk of winter should be the lack of bugs, right? Unfortunately, many insects and rodents are active throughout the season.
Wouldn’t it be nice if pests hibernated during the winter? It would be… but not all of them do! While we do get a nice little break from mosquitos and black flies, we still have to deal with mice, rats, cockroaches, spiders, and other creepy crawlies that seek shelter from the cold.
You may start to feel like you’re running an Airbnb for pests in your cozy home. Winter is not even halfway over. It is not uncommon for temperatures to remain frigid through March. You can’t just wait till spring for them to go away. You’re going to have to do something about those pesky winter pests right away.
Not to worry: with a few simple steps, you can kick them out and prevent the damage, bites, allergies, and mess they create.
Every spring and early summer, homeowners across Wilkes County, Yadkin County, and the NC foothills start finding them: tiny, wide-eyed opossums wandering alone in yards, clinging to fences, or appearing from underneath decks and porches. Baby opossum season generates more calls, more online searches, and more well-intentioned but sometimes misguided interventions than almost any other wildlife situation we encounter.
Understanding the opossum's lifecycle, knowing when a baby genuinely needs help and when it doesn't, and recognizing when an opossum problem has moved from a yard situation to a structure situation are all useful things for any foothills homeowner. Here's what you actually need to know.
As temperatures drop and winter approaches, homeowners across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia may begin to notice increased rodent activity inside their homes. Many wonder if these unwelcome guests are simply seeking shelter or actually hibernating for the winter. Understanding rodent behavior during colder months is crucial for effective prevention and control measures.
When temperatures drop across North Carolina and Virginia, many homeowners mistakenly believe that pest problems disappear along with the warm weather. Unfortunately, winter brings its own unique set of pest challenges as various insects and rodents seek shelter indoors to escape the cold. Understanding which winter pests are most likely to invade your home during the colder months can help you take proactive steps to prevent infestations.
Being a homeowner is supposed to have some challenges. You expect this, and you learn and master them one by one. What starts as frustration can often turn into pride before long. Yet there are those few heart-dropping moments when something completely unfair happens. One of these is finding termites in your home. Before you panic, it's important to verify that they are really termites. Do you know the difference?