Why Winter Is a Good Time to Get on Top of Pest Problems

Winter might be quieter for some pests, but that doesn’t mean they’ve disappeared.

Across Port Macquarie and the Mid North Coast, cooler weather can push rats, mice, cockroaches and other pests towards homes, sheds and businesses looking for food, water and shelter.

Getting on top of a pest problem now can also help prevent a small issue becoming a much bigger one as the weather warms up.

Pests Don’t Take Winter Off

During the colder months, pest activity can sometimes be less noticeable. That can make it easy to assume there isn’t a problem.

However, pests may simply be hiding in areas such as:

• Roof voids and wall cavities
• Garages and sheds
• Kitchens and cupboards
• Around hot water systems
• Under and around buildings
• Storage areas
• Other warm, protected spaces

Rats and mice in particular can cause problems once they find somewhere comfortable to shelter. Apart from contamination, rodents can also damage stored items and chew electrical wiring.

What Happens When Spring Arrives?

As temperatures begin to rise, pest activity generally increases.

Spiders, cockroaches, ants and other insects become more active, while warmer conditions can provide ideal opportunities for populations to grow.

That’s why dealing with existing pest problems before spring can make sense rather than waiting until pests become obvious.

Look for the Early Warning Signs

You don’t always have to see the pest itself to know something is happening.

Keep an eye out for droppings, scratching noises in walls or ceilings, damaged food packaging, unusual smells, cobwebs, cockroach activity or an increase in insects around your home.

Finding the cause of the problem is just as important as treating what you can see.

Local Pest Control Across the Mid North Coast

I’m Brett, the owner and operator of Bug Crazy Pest Control.

When you call Bug Crazy Pest Control, you’re dealing directly with me from the initial enquiry through to the job itself. I believe in inspecting the problem properly, explaining what I’ve found and providing honest advice about the best way to deal with it.

Bug Crazy Pest Control provides general pest control for homes and businesses across the Mid North Coast, including Port Macquarie, Wauchope, Lake Cathie, Laurieton, Kempsey, South West Rocks, Crescent Head and Harrington.

Whether you’ve noticed signs of rodents, cockroaches, spiders or other general pests, it’s better to investigate early rather than wait for the problem to get worse.

Need help with a pest problem?

Contact Bug Crazy Pest Control on 0488 922 617 or visit bugcrazypestcontrol.com.au.

Protecting homes. Eliminating pests.