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The 5 most common pests to protect your home and yard from in fall
By Eve Smallman,
2 days ago
When the weather gets cooler and the leaves get crunchier, different pests can try to invade your home and your backyard.
It's a good idea to know what these are, so you can take effective steps to deter them and get rid of them if they do cause a problem. Mice, spiders, and even ladybugs are just a few of the critters that can appear this season.
If you've been identifying bugs in your home throughout the year and want to keep an eye out for these and larger pests in the fall, these are all worth watching out for.
1. Mice
With the temperature dropping in the fall, mice will aim to go inside your house in the hopes of seeking shelter.
“Mice can actually damage your home, usually by chewing and destroying anything that remotely resembles food or nesting material,” says Brett Bennett , pest control expert and director of operations at PURCOR Pest Solutions.
To prevent them from getting in, close up any cracks and gaps around your windows and doors, as they can squeeze through the tiniest of openings.
Wasps and yellow jackets can be especially problematic in the fall, as they can become aggressive around people and food sources.
“As plants die back and animals start migrating or going dormant for the fall, yellow jackets quickly find themselves with limited food options at a time when they're trying to get as many calories as possible to help them survive the winter,” explains Jeremy Yamaguchi , CEO of Lawn Love.
He continues, “The best bet for discouraging them at this time of year is traps. Because they're so hungry, baiting a yellow jacket trap with something sweet will usually fill it up in a hurry.”
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4. Cluster flies
These flies can creep in through windows and doors, laying eggs in your home and creating a never-ending cycle of flying pests in your home.
“Certain types of flies such as cluster flies tend to emerge in the fall, so you might begin to notice flies indoors again even once temperatures outside are cool enough to discourage other types of these nuisance bugs,” says Brett.
While I agree that ladybugs are totally cute, they can actually become a pain when they invade your homes in large numbers.
“They’re just looking for a cozy spot for the winter, but they can be bothersome and leave behind yellow stains,” explains Brett.
You can repel them by using natural repellents like citrus peels and cloves to keep them from coming in, as well as using sealant to make sure they don’t creep through any cracks.
By finding out which pests can invade your home and yard in the fall, you can ensure that you take the appropriate steps, like sealing and decluttering, to ensure they can’t settle into your space.
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