Most Common Winter Pests in Colorado

In the wintertime, the last thing you want to think about is pests. Between the cold and the holiday season, the last thing you want to worry about is an infestation. However, to keep your peace of mind you’ll want to know the most common winter pests in Colorado. Keep an eye out for these pests during the winter season.

Rodents

Rats and mice are both constantly looking for somewhere to live, especially when it’s freezing cold outside. They need warmth, food, and water. Unfortunately, your home has all of these things. Mice can fit into incredibly small cracks and holes, making it difficult to keep them entirely out. Rats are also intelligent and can be quite crafty. Both rats and mice can cause an allergic reaction, as well as spread disease. They also can set up shop in your home, and multiple into an infestation quickly. Your best bet is to make sure they stay out.

Spiders

Spiders are one of the last things you want to find in your home. The creepy crawlies move around a ton in fall and winter, because it’s their mating season. Male spiders are traveling to try and find mates, which means you’ll probably find more than normal when it gets cold. All spiders have a bite which they use to transfer their venom to you. Some spider bites will sting, but others can send you to the hospital. No matter what type of spider is around, you’ll want them away from you.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are more plentiful in Colorado than it may seem. In fact, there are five different species of cockroach commonly found in Colorado. The need for water is high with cockroaches, so when it gets cold they’ll often head inside for the season. They’ll want to be around sources of water, so infestations in the kitchen and bathroom are common. While recognizing a cockroach is pretty easy, you’ll also want to keep an eye out for their egg sacks. Cockroach egg sacks look different from species to species. If you found the one you’ll soon have an infestation if the infestation hasn’t already started.

Call A Professional

The most common winter pests in Colorado are typically rats, mice, spiders, and cockroaches. All of these pests want to move in and take advantage of your home’s food, water, and shelter from the winter season. The best way to keep all kinds of pests out is to call a professional pest control expert. They can put up a barrier inside and around your home to keep all sorts of pests out. While many home solutions for pest control can be effective in the short term, the best way to avoid an infestation is prevention.

While an infestation may be stressful, especially during the holidays, Bee Smart Pest Control will help you get a personalized solution. We pride ourselves on our safety and ability to relate to our customers on a personal level. Contact Bee Smart Pest Control online, or call us at 720-937-0527, to get a solution for your exact pest control problem today!