The Hidden Dangers of Winter Rodent Infestations and how a professional exterminator can help

While pests seem to be at their most active in the warmer months, winter can also be a time of major pest activity. While some pests go into hibernation, many others will start looking for food and shelter to see them through the winter months, and in many cases the best source of food and shelter is your home. In today’s blog we will be looking at the hidden dangers of Winter rodent infestations and how a professional exterminator can help.

Infestation Dangers

Through their activities pests can pose a significant risk to both your home and your health. Many pests, especially rodents, will gnaw on pretty much anything including important structural features, insulation and electrical wires. This can cause major structural damage that can be very expensive to repair or create a risk of an electrical fire by fraying wires. Many pests also carry diseases and can pass these on to occupants of the home through their dander, saliva and droppings. They also pose a risk of contaminating your food supply, which can be expensive, frustrating and dangerous to the health of the occupants.

Signs of Infestation

While many pests would like to stay hidden, they often leave telltale signs of their presence that eagle eyed homeowners can use to identify an infestation. Some of the main indicators are stains in strange places, unusual smells or sounds coming from the walls, droppings, evidence of chewing and gnawing and the presence of nesting areas.

When to call a Professional Exterminator

It is important to deal with these infestations, so they don’t damage your home or pose a risk to your health. One of the best and most effective ways to do this is by contacting a professional exterminator. Pests are good at hiding and it may be difficult to find them and deal with them yourself, thankfully professional exterminators have the experience, training and tools to detect and deal with pest infestations in your home. They can also provide useful advice on how to keep your home pest free in the future

We hope we have been able to show you the many dangers that can occur when pests invade your home in the winter and how professional exterminators can help you deal with them. If you have any questions about professional pest control services, please feel free to contact us.

Gilpin’s Pest Control is a family-owned business operating on the Lower Mainland in Greater Vancouver and the BC Interior including Kamloops, Revelstoke, and Sicamous. After 35 years in the business, we do a stellar job and are proud of our rapid response time. 

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