Have you noticed how the threat of pests changes over time? In the warmer months, you’ll notice an abundance of flies and mosquitoes, yet in the winter months, you’ll spot spiders everywhere. Different seasons bring different pest threats, which is why the right pest management strategy is essential. Your strategy should change throughout the year to ensure your home has the right protection at the right time.
So how do you prepare your home for seasonal pest threats? Here’s what you need to know.
Spring
Common spring pests are ants, termites and spiders, as many of them wake up from their winter dormancy. So spring is the time to be checking your roof integrity and sealing any entry points around your heating systems, cleaning your gutters to prevent standing water and ensuring proper storage of your food. This will deter these common pests from both entering and settling in your property as temperatures start to rise.
Summer
In summer, you’ll notice an abundance of flies, midges, mosquitoes and wasps as well as cockroaches. The hot weather is the perfect breeding ground for pests, so you should prepare for them in their hundreds. Flies are attracted to food scraps, so you should ensure to properly cover and store any fresh produce. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so you should look to remove any of these water sources. Keeping your fly screens shut during the summer will help to deter these from entering your property too. And to deter cockroaches, you should ensure that your bins are kept sealed and emptied regularly so they don’t have a place to settle.
Autumn
As temperatures start to drop in Autumn, pests look for somewhere warm to relocate, so it’s time to again seal the access points to your home and ensure proper storage of any food sources. You should inspect the seal around your windows, doors and vents, and keep an eye out in wardrobes for any silverfish and moth activity. To reduce the risk of termites settling, you should also ensure that wood is stored away from the house and is kept dry where possible.
Winter
As winter sets in, pests will continue to look for warmth to settle, especially rodents, cockroaches and termites. You should continue to check access points as well as keep an eye out for any signs of infestations, remembering that early detection is key. You should also try to reduce moisture levels during this time by minimising the amount of water that is brought in on clothing and shoes, promptly clearing any stagnant water and using a dehumidifier. This will help to deter pests from wreaking havoc on your property during the wetter months.
Why Professional Pest Care is Beneficial
With so many pest threats to be mindful of, it’s easy to lose track of what preventative measures to take when. That’s where the professionals come in. With bespoke solutions, they’ll ensure that your home has the right protection at the right time to minimise the risks of pests running rampant in your home and garden. From physical barriers to chemical barriers, baiting systems to general advice, they are experts in residential pest control and will tailor solutions based on the threats that you are facing.
Find Out More at Control Pest Management
Want more information about how a professional pest control company can optimise your strategy? Get in touch with the team at Control Pest Management. We’ll uncover the pest threats that you are facing throughout the year and ensure you have the right preventative measures in place. Get started today by calling us on 1300 357 246 or enquiring online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What pests are common in each season?
In spring, ants, termites and spiders wake from winter dormancy. Summer brings flies, midges, mosquitoes, wasps and cockroaches. In autumn, pests look for warmth, and you may see silverfish and moths in wardrobes. In winter, rodents, cockroaches and termites keep seeking warm places to settle.
How do I prepare my home for summer pests?
Cover and store fresh produce, because flies are attracted to food scraps, and remove stagnant water where mosquitoes breed. Keep your fly screens shut and keep bins sealed and emptied regularly to deter cockroaches. Summer’s hot weather is the perfect breeding ground for pests, so prepare for them in their hundreds.
How do I prepare my home for winter pests?
Keep checking access points and watch for early signs of infestation. Reduce moisture by minimising the water brought in on clothing and shoes, clearing stagnant water promptly and using a dehumidifier. This helps deter pests from settling on your property during the wetter months, when rodents, cockroaches and termites seek warmth.
How do I prepare my home for pests in spring and autumn?
In spring, check your roof, seal entry points around heating systems, clean gutters to prevent standing water and store food properly. In autumn, seal access points again, inspect the seals around windows, doors and vents, and store wood away from the house and keep it dry to reduce the risk of termites.