Overwintering Pests
What is an overwintering pest?
Before discussing overwintering pests in Maryland in depth, it will be helpful to describe the term itself. An overwintering pest is any pest that invades your home in order to survive the winter. Because of our cold days in the Fall and Winter here in Maryland, there are many different species to whom your warm house looks like heaven.
There are many species of pests that can be considered overwintering pests in Maryland. Pretty much any pest that makes your house its home during the winter is an overwintering pest. Some examples of these pests include caterpillar, ticks, beetles, spiders, stink bugs, and other animals. Many modern overwintering pests don’t have many natural enemies in Maryland as they are invasive species—think the marmorated stink bug. This makes it even more important that you solve your overwintering pest problems by calling a professional pest control company.
Why remove overwintering pests?
It is imperative that you protect against and exterminate overwintering pests. The most important reason is that many overwintering pests in Maryland transmit diseases. For example, you and your pets can pick up a number of tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease. Animals like rodents can transmit salmonella and other diseases with stomach-related symptoms.
Plus, some overwintering pests like spiders have their own defense systems that involve hurting humans or animals. As anyone who’s been bitten by a Black Widow can attest, you don’t want that spider or spider mites in your home.
Finally, you want to remove overwintering pests in Maryland as once they get established in your home, it can be extremely difficult to remove them. You don’t just have to deal with the adults of the species. Many overwintering pests procreate quickly—like rodents—and can hid their offspring—spider mites, larvae, and eggs—in corners and behind walls of your home. Once this occurs, you have to ensure that all generations of overwintering pests have been removed from your home in order to completely eradicate them.
How to prevent overwintering pests?
As the colder weather starts coming be extra vigilante about checking your home for unwanted visitors. Then, your best course of action will be to call in the pest control professional. For people in Waldorf, Maryland and surrounding areas, your best bet is Barefoot Pest Control.
We are the most trusted name in pest control in Waldorf, MD. We provide free inspection and estimates. Additionally, you can schedule an appointment in the evening of on the weekend at no extra charge. Our fully trained and certified staff is here to help you with any pest control problem.
For overwintering pests in Maryland, we use insecticides—our products are always safe for humans and pets—and traps to control and exterminate the overwintering pests. We may also advise that you bring in some natural enemies of the overwintering pest and beneficial insects. Contact Barefoot Pest Control today at our offices in Waldorf (855) 754-6760 and learn why we are the best option for taking care of your overwintering pest problems.
We look forward to helping you achieve a pest free home!