While one of the most noticeable changes outdoors during winter is the absence of flying insects, like wasps, bees and mosquitoes; it’s important to keep in mind that the lack of flying pests doesn’t necessarily mean a lack of pests overall during the winter months. While those bothersome bees and mosquitoes were flying overhead in the summer, other larger troublemakers, such as mice, spiders and cockroaches, could be crawling underfoot during the winter.

Thanks to the cold outside and the snow on the ground, your home is likely to be even more attractive to pests during winter than the summer, as they look for a warm, cosy place to hide from the outdoor conditions. Insects and rodents living in your house will continue to stay nice and snug where they are, unaffected by the freezing temperatures outside.

If they’re not exterminated, these pests could thrive and become a nuisance, so it’s imperative to stay on the lookout even during the winter. If you suspect that you’re living with pests in your home, you should call for a pest control Long Island expert to help deal with the infestation. Don’t wait until after the winter to get rid of your unwelcomed housemates, as they will continue to reproduce.

Pests and rodents can also cause damage to your home and woodwork, and even cause asthma, allergies, and other more serious conditions among humans. There are several effective techniques that you can try to keep your house pest-free this winter, and you should begin by making sure your home is well sealed.

By searching for and sealing all gaps and holes along the perimeter of your home, you’ll prevent any possible intruders from moving in from the outside. You should check around doors and windows to ensure that there are no gaps that could allow insects or rats to get through.

While it may be convenient having it close by, you should keep firewood at least 20 feet away from your home. When firewood is close to your home, pests and rodents can build nests in the wood piles and easily gain access to your home. Eliminate clutter in your yard, as rodents can easily hide in trash cans that are overflowing, or piles of boxes and old furniture.

You should also keep basements, attics and other dark places well ventilated and dry. An experienced exterminator Long Island expert can banish all unwanted visitors, making your home a healthier place to be and spend time with friends and family during winter while the snow falls silently outside.

Michael Peggs is the founder of content marketing agency and SEO agency Marccx Media, where they specialize in SEO and Content Marketing. Before Marcxx, Peggs worked at Google in business development, forming digital media and advertising partnerships. He is also a blogger and podcaster, hosting the iTunes Top 10 New & Noteworthy podcast You University – The Personal Branding Podcast.