By Steve's Pest Control
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November 20, 2024
Are you ready for the festive season's homecomings? As you tidy up your guest room and plan chilly weather activities, bear in mind that your loved ones aren't the only ones seeking refuge. With dropping temperatures, creatures like spiders, rodents, termites, among others, are all drawn to your cozy, warm home. Make sure your home is invite-only this season with the professional pest control services at Steve’s Pest Control. Missouri’s Autumn Pests and Their Preferred Hideouts Among the fall pests, spiders are often the first unwelcome guests you may notice. These eight-legged invaders tend to inhabit the darker, less explored corners of your home, creating their winter retreats. They especially enjoy basements where their cobweb creations are less likely to be disturbed. While spiders play a role in controlling other pests, their presence can be alarming, particularly when potentially harmful species like black widows and brown recluses are found. Flies and beetles are other, more noticeable pest intruders you may encounter during autumn. Flies can be a real nuisance as they flutter around your kitchen, interfering with your beloved fall baking activities. Beetles, on the other hand, scuttle across your floors and infiltrate your pantry, feasting on fruits, grains, and anything edible. If you’re noticing an uptick in pest numbers in your mid-Missouri home, use our convenient Pest ID tool to identify them. Once you have, contact Steve’s Pest Control to deal with them professionally. What Pests Become More Active in the Fall in Missouri? If you've recently discovered unwanted guests in your home, it likely means critters that typically stay outdoors are now searching for warmth indoors. Mice and cockroaches are easy to identify, but what about that unusual spider in the coat closet? Ensure your family's safety by recognizing the types of pests you are likely to encounter this season.