Take one step outdoors and you will see that yes indeed, winter has officially arrived. Many New Jersey residents believe that once the cold winter weather takes hold, bothersome pests stop multiplying or die off completely. This thought pattern allows annoying pests to invade New Jersey homes at alarming rates.
Like humans, all types of pests have a constant need for food, water, and shelter. Our nicely heated New Jersey homes provide ample living space and comfort for many household pests throughout the winter months.
Leonard Douglen, Executive Director of the New Jersey Pest Management Association recently said in an article on NJToday.net… “If people are hoping that the bed bug infestation will be killed off by cold winter conditions, they are in for a bad surprise.” He is absolutely correct about bed bugs, mice, ants, cockroaches, spiders, stink bugs and other bugs that have already made your home…theirs.
Mice can enter your home in spaces as small as the head of a pencil. Basically, if they can fit their head in a space, they will squeeze their nibble body through as well. During the winter, any ants that you see would likely enter through a crack in your building foundation as they typically burrow deep underground. Any spiders that you might see likely entered your home during the fall and have been lurking in dark corners or in out of the way hiding spots. Annoying stink bugs spent months trying to work their way into NJ homes to overwinter. On a warm day, you will likely see them sneak out of their hiding spots to bask in the sunshine. Sneaky mice are always on the prowl for a warm spot to spend the winter months. Mice droppings, nesting material, or gnawing will let you know you have an invader. Bed bugs are hitchhikers that can arrive at any moment in time. These creepy bugs can be found any place that humans congregate so you must be watchful for them at all times.
The worst part about having household pests is, once any of them move indoors, these creepy crawlers never want to leave! The only way to keep unwanted pests out of your home year-round is to hire a licensed New Jersey pest control expert who can provide uninterrupted pest control services. Allison Pest Control has been treating all types of pests that plague New Jersey homes and businesses since 1917. We are pleased to offer expert NJ pest control services in Monmouth, Ocean, and Middlesex counties.