It’s not often that an Arizona winter brings freezing temperatures to the Phoenix metro area, but what it does often bring is uninvited guests into your home. During cooler months pests seek the warm oasis and food that your home offers. Once they’re there, they can be difficult to eliminate. Lucky for you, Firehouse Pest Control Services – the pest control company with integrity – knows exactly what to do and how to rid your space of pests commonly found in our desert home.
Winter Pests to Watch For in Arizona
- Roof Rats
Particularly active during the cooler winter months, roof rats are great climbers. They are often found in attics, garages, and other crawl spaces seeking warmth and food. - Cockroaches
Unfortunately, cockroaches continue to be a nuisance in Gilbert and the surrounding areas during the winter. Warm, moist environments are particularly inviting to them, especially if it’s dark. They love kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. - Spiders
Not all spiders are dangerous, but Arizona is known for having an unusually large number of venomous spider species such as the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse to name two. Winter is a time when they are more likely to enter your home and it’s important to keep your family safe from these dangerous arachnids. - Scorpions
Scorpions can withstand most temperatures and conditions and do not hibernate in winter. They are especially active in cities like Gilbert which is known for being the most scorpion prone city in Arizona. They seek out dark, hidden areas in your home. - Ants
Ants can and will invade your home at any time of the year and will work to find food indoors during the winter months.
How to Prevent Winter Pests
1. Seal Entry Points
One of the most important things you can do to prevent pests is to keep them out in the first place. Make sure that you inspect your home for any cracks or gaps around doors, windows, pipes, or any other point of entry and seal them with caulk or weather stripping.
2. Keep It Clean
The last thing you want to do is make pests feel warm and comfortable in your home. Eliminate food and water sources that attract pests. You should store your own food in containers that are inaccessible to pests, clean up any crumbs, and fix leaks that can provide water for cockroaches or ants.
3. Declutter Your Space
Clutter provides great hiding spots for pests. Keep your home well organized and clutter free to keep scorpions, rodents, and spiders out.
4. Trim Trees and Shrubs
One way that roof rats enter your home is by climbing in by accessing overhanging branches. Ensuring that your trees and shrubs are trimmed back can help to reduce or eliminate pests because they will not be able to enter.
5. Call Professional Pest Control Services
For the best tool in your pest control in Gilbert, trust Firehouse Pest Control Services to ensure that your home is pest free during winter and year-round. Our pest control services are customized for you to ensure that the specific pest challenges that you face will be addressed and taken care of.
Why Choose Firehouse Pest Control Services?
As local homeowners ourselves, we understand the importance of offering pest control services in the Phoenix metro area that are tailored to the unique needs of Arizona residents. We offer services in the Phoenix metro area including Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, Maricopa, and other surrounding areas. Don’t see your city on the list? Give us a call. Our pest control solutions are always safe for the whole family, including your pets. So, whether you’re dealing with roof rats, scorpions, or cockroaches, our team delivers the most reliable results making us the best pest control in Gilbert.