Fall Pest Control Myths

Having pests in your home, no matter the type is never something you want to experience. Some can cause some serious damage in and around your home, and some can even carry some nasty diseases. But there are a few pests that aren’t that bad but they get a bad rap nonetheless. 

We tend to hear a lot of myths surrounding pests when we go out to treat homes, and we also hear a lot of myths related to pest control methods as well. And fall has its own set of misconceptions related to pests and keeping them out of your home.

No matter how you discovered these pest control myths, we are here to debunk them and set the record straight on the most common fall pest control myths so that you can handle your fall pests the right way! 

Fall Pest Control Myth #1- Pests Only Cause Infestations During Warm Weather 

It’s getting cool out there, there’s no way that pests want to be out doing something crazy like causing an infestation in your home, right? WRONG. There are pests that are active all year long. 

And when it is cool outside, some of those pests intentionally make their way into your home to find somewhere nice and warm to wait out the cooler temperatures. They will need shelter, food, and water, and your home provides all of those amazing things for them. A pests perfect fall and winter resort.

Some pests like cockroaches cant survive the winters outside without the right environments, so they will make their way into your homes to survive. And once cockroaches are in your home, they are very difficult to eliminate. They multiply very quickly and are excellent at hiding from humans. 

So, don’t assume that the drop in temperature means that you are safer from pests making their way into your home. It may just mean that you have some visitors that may be settling in for a longer stay.

Fall Pest Control Myth #2- Clean Homes Don’t Have Pests 

If you have a pest problem, you must assume that your house must not be clean enough. NOT the case. Your house is probably so clean you can eat off the floor! But we don’t recommend it because we just established that you have pests. 

Pests don’t care if you have a clean house or a dirty house. They just want shelter, food, and water. And every house that we have ever been to has all of those things. 

Now, if your house is especially dirty, pests may stick around for a little bit longer than usual due to a more steady supply of food, or just maybe not noticing that the pests are there. But in general clean and dirty homes both can have a pest problem. 

Fall Pest Control Myth #3- Pests Will Eventually Just Go Away 

 Some people generally have the thought that if they ignore something that it may just go away. This is NOT the case with pests. And in general, with pest issues, it tends to get worse if you ignore the problem. 

If you notice a pest problem, the best thing you can do is treat it immediately. This keeps your issue from going from bad to worse very quickly. Infestations of certain pests can happen a lot quicker than you think. Mice are one of those pests, female mice can have five to ten litters a year with 3 to 14 babies in each litter. And that’s just one mouse! 

You don’t want to ignore a pest problem that could possibly cause damage to your home, health issues for your family, and could end up costing you even more money after ignoring it for a good amount of time. Having a professional pest control expert take care of your pests as soon as you notice them is always your best option. 

Call us for Help

Don’t become a victim to any of these common fall pest control myths. Go ahead and give Kapture a call to take care of your pest problems. We can help you rid your home of any fall pests you find yourself with quickly and efficiently. 

Kapture also offers year-round maintenance plans to ensure that your home is pest-free all year-round and you never have to worry about surprise pest infestations. 

And if you hear of any pest control facts that you aren’t sure if they are fact or fiction, we always offer free phone consultations.