Winter Pest Activity Guide
Don't let overwintering pests make your house their home. Learn what to look out for during the colder months.
The Winter Invasion
While many people assume pests die off in the winter, the truth is they simply find a warm place to wait it out. Your heated home, with its abundant food and water sources, is the ultimate winter retreat for Bay Area pests.
Common Winter Pests
Rats & Mice
Winter is peak rodent season. They nest in attics, walls, and basements, causing damage and spreading disease.
Cockroaches
Seeking warmth and moisture, cockroaches often move into kitchens and bathrooms during the winter months.
Silverfish
These moisture-loving insects thrive in warm, humid areas of the home, like bathrooms and laundry rooms.
Spiders
Many spiders that moved indoors during the fall will remain active in your home throughout the winter.
Winter Protection Checklist
Keep your home secure during the colder months with these tips:
- Inspect the Attic: Check your attic periodically for signs of rodents, such as droppings, gnaw marks, or disturbed insulation.
- Reduce Moisture: Fix leaky pipes and use exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens to reduce the humidity that attracts pests like cockroaches and silverfish.
- Store Food Securely: Keep pantry items in airtight plastic or glass containers. Don't leave pet food out overnight.
- Declutter: Reduce clutter in basements, garages, and closets to eliminate potential nesting spots for rodents and spiders.
- Maintain Heating Systems: Ensure your HVAC system is working efficiently, as pests often seek out warm spots near vents and pipes.
Stay Warm and Pest-Free
If pests have already moved in for the winter, our targeted interior treatments and trapping programs will remove them quickly and safely.
Schedule a Winter Inspection