What Everyone Should Know About Winter Pest Control

Thinking about skipping out on your winter pest control services to save some money?

What Everyone SHould Know About WInter Pest Control FloridaYou may reconsider after reading this, since the winter season brings its own set of pest concerns. Many people mistakenly think having pest control services in winter is a waste of time because they believe freezing temperatures will kill off pests but this is not true. In fact, one of the most important times of year to receive pest control services is during the cold fall and winter months.

While some animals hibernate and diapause (go dormant) during the winter, others do not. We do count on hard freezes here in North Florida to kill off flea larvae and other insects. However, there are other creatures like rodents, squirrels, spiders and roaches which are strongly attracted to our warm and cozy houses.

These unwanted guests will escape the chilly temperatures by hiding in the walls of your home. During this time these pests can breed at a much more rapid rate. If this happens and you don’t find out about it until spring, it will end up taking more time and more money to get the situation back under control.

Of course there are far more dangerous pests such as termites and carpenter ants to worry about too. Termites and ants may burrow even deeper within your homes structure during the winter to escape the frigid temperatures. You may not notice any signs of damage until it’s too late and permanent damage is done.

Last but not least it is critical to keep your lawn healthy during the winter too. It is important not to let large patch grass fungus or weeds take over your lawn during the winter, this time of year is when the turf goes dormant and the weeds come in. Lawn and plant funguses can become a breeding ground for pests and create other lawn problems which can lead to a huge weed problem.

Choosing a trustworthy pest control company that has the knowledge and experience to treat your home in the winter is key to avoiding damage from cold-weather pests. Live Oak Pest Control has been serving the North Central Florida area since 1972 and each of our Pest Specialists must undergo rigorous training and pass a background check. Our services include residential and commercial pest control, lawn care and termite control and prevention. Call us today at (386) 632-3887 to schedule your winter pest control services today.

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