Your Cozy Home – Great for Pests

We’ve all seen the cute, iconic archway on TV shows where the little mouse pops his head through the trim work and skitters across the floor to snack on a perfectly symmetrical wedge of yellow cheese.

Well, it’s cute on TV, anyway.

If you catch a glimpse of this scene in your home, however, it will seem less like a heartwarming children’s movie and more like a horror flick. 

AAA Exterminating is a pest control company in Indianapolis, Indiana, and we’d like to give you a few tips to prevent a Tom & Jerry situation from playing out in your home!

Your Home: A Cozy Retreat

Mice are mammals. They’re warm-blooded, just like you and I. Cozying up to a warm fire on a winter’s night is just as appealing to mice as it is to us. 

So don’t be too surprised if you see these cute critters running along your baseboards or scratching the inside of your walls come cold weather. 

But mice aren’t the only creatures that like to get a little warmth on frigid nights.

Come One, Come All!

Especially considering the size, layout, and age of your home, you could already have a wide variety of different little ones squirming around in your home’s insides. 

To a certain extent, there’s no real harm done from the creepy crawlies hiding in your walls or basement or crawl space. But other ones can cause a variety of harm, either to your home or family. 

Spiders & Roaches

These are 2 very common pests that come into your home all year around, but you may see an increase when the temperature starts to drop. 

For the most part, these little fellows are no big deal, and it’s very unlikely you’ll get rid of them entirely. But in large numbers, you could have sanitation issues or a risk of being bitten if you have an allergy to spiders. 

Once you see these pests making more and more appearances in your home, it may be time to contact a professional. And when it comes to roaches, if you catch sight of one, you can be sure that there are plenty more hiding in your woodwork. 

TIP – Both of these pests can be controlled with a bit of decluttering, and for roaches in particular, cleaning up food messes is your first step to keeping them at bay. 

Mice

When it comes to small animals, mice are among the most common pests to make their way into your home. And between spreading germs and fleas and the use of their teeth and claws, they can cause problems with your house as well as the health of your family.

You can look for signs of a mouse infestation by checking for droppings, claw marks, or damaged food packaging. 

TIP – Mice can fit into holes the size of a dime. Sealing up any holes or cracks on your home’s exterior is a good method of preventing them from getting inside in the first place. Also, declutter storage areas to eliminate places to hide. 

Get Ahold of a Pest Control Company in Indianapolis, Indiana

The bottom line is, you’ll want to make sure you don’t already have pests in your home, and then you’ll need to seal off any entry points while keeping your home decluttered. This gives you a great foundation for a pest-free home. 

But if you’ve already got some sneaky critters in your home, get in touch with AAA Exterminating, a pest control company in Indianapolis, Indiana at (317) 773-3797.