It’s quite common to see ants or rodents moving around in the spring or summer but seeing these pests in your home during the winter means you have a serious pest infestation. This is because these pests usually hibernate during this time of the year but inside the warmth of your house, they can be active at times. Seeing them is a clear indication that you need help from a professional exterminator who can handle the pest infestation with ease.
Where do ants and rodents go in winter usually?
Ants and rodents find warm places to stay in winter. As the temperature drops, both these pests become slow and begin preparing for winter.
- Ants are cold blooded. And so, when winter begins, these pests must find a way to survive the extreme cold of Toronto, York, and Durham. Most ants along with their colonies dig in burrows around 4 feet deep inside in which they spend their winter. Others seal up their ant holes or hide behind tree barks. Besides this, when the temperature becomes extremely low, carpenter ants produce and release glycerol. This protects them from freezing to death in the winter.
- Rodents on the other hand are warm blooded. But still, they cannot withstand the low temperatures of Toronto, York, and Durham. This is because they lose their body heat quite fast into the environment and hence to survive the freezing temperature, these pests go into hiding. They hide in burrows, houses (especially attics and basements) and basically any place where they can survive.
Why are you seeing ants and rodents in your house in winter?
Now, usually both these pests do not come out of hiding in the winter. But, as soon as one of these days the temperature is even a bit normal, these pests come out and spread their nuisance. Rodents gnaw at things and ants crawl in a long line together. Both these pests pass on diseases to everything they touch. They contaminate the food the touch and in case anyone in your house eats that food, they will fall sick.
In addition to this, seeing even a single ant and rodent in your house means you have many others hiding as they often hibernate in groups. Also, since no new rodent or ant will come inside from the outside during the winters, seeing them means you have had them from a while. And if you take no action against them, they will multiply as soon as winter ends and make your life difficult.
Always remember no matter what time of the year it is, having these pests means destroying your house’s infrastructure. From rodents to carpenter ants, these pests love chewing on the wood of your house and damaging things. Hence, its best to get rid of them and save yourself from the serious problems that occur in their presence.
How can you try and get rid of them?
With the help of the below-mentioned tips, you will not only be able to get rid of most pests, but you will also be able to stop them from coming in and making your house their safe haven next time.
- One great tip is to seal all possible entry points. Even the tiniest of spaces allow these pests to enter and infest.
- Don’t keep any food and water out in the open. These both things attract pests. Afterall, they love a warm place where they can easily get food. And once they figure out your house offers them this, they will never be leaving your house.
- Don’t keep trash in your house for long. As these pests can hide in your trash easily. Moreover, the scent of trash is very appealing for these pests who would never miss out on a chance to go and get it. So, if you get rid of all the trash bags regularly, you will be able to avoid a serious pest infestation.
- Use traps and repellents to get rid of ants and rodents in homes in Toronto, York, and Durham. They are an easy way to kill these pests and make them leave your house for good. However, if the pest infestation cannot be controlled by you, call an exterminator to do the job for you. Since these days there are so many options when it comes to hiring an exterminator, we are sure you will be able to find one which fits your demands and is in your budget.
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If you have a pest infestation in winter, its best to get rid of it soon. Letting these pests live only means more serious damage for you. Our professional exterminators use eco-friendly products that are safe for everyone including your pets, meaning you do not have to worry about anything after hiring us. We remove all the pests and make sure they cannot come in once again so that you have a safe and fun filled stay at your house without any pests such as ants and rodents creating a nuisance.
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