Pests want to come inside throughout the winter months to avoid the cold and to find food and water to survive. Pests will invade your home and get into any space in your home that they can in order to survive the cold, harsh winter months. You may find that you have multiple pests in your home if you aren't careful and aren't paying close enough attention to your home and the signs of pests. To prevent pests this winter, there are a number of things you can do. If you find that you have an issue with pests that you cannot get under control yourself, you can hire a professional pest control company to help you. Read on for a few things to help you prevent winter pests.

Clean Your Home's Exterior

You can clean up your home's exterior during the fall months by getting rid of leaves piled up around the perimeter of your home, as well as other piles of landscaping or debris that got piled up throughout the warmer weather months. Additionally, you can clean up the entire perimeter of your home's exterior to prevent pests from nesting close to your home and eventually making their way inside.

Seal Your Home's Door And Window Seals

Another thing you can do is to seal your home against pests throughout the winter months by replacing your door and window seals and checking to see if you have any cracked seals where pests can easily get into your home. Replace the seals throughout your home, as insects can get inside and squeeze into the small cracks in these seals. Door seals may be rotted enough that mice can get inside as well, but you can replace the seals to prevent this from happening.

Repair Foundation Holes And Cracks

It’s important to repair any holes or cracks that you may have around your foundation. These holes can provide an entrance for all types of pests, including larger pests such as mice or rats. Repair the holes and cracks using concrete caulk or a concrete patch. Be sure the area is sealed completely to prevent pests from still being able to get inside your home.

If you typically get pests during the winter months, you need to put in some work to prevent them from coming inside this winter. You need to make repairs to your home and clean up your home to prevent pests from invading your home and taking over. You can hire a professional pest control company — such as Paffy's Pest Control — if you end up with an issue and aren't able to get control of them yourself.