The pest world definitely has busy seasons. While the winter is not without its pests (see our posts about mice, silverfish, and/or basement pests for more info), spring and summer by far see the most activity. For many homeowners hiring a pest control company in the spring and summer months makes sense.
When there are a lot of pests around the value of a pest control company is very apparent. But what about during the winter months? Should you hire a pest control company in the winter months? And how do maintenance plans fit into the equation? That’s the focus of this blog! Let’s get into it.
Pest Control is not a Summer only issue!
First, it’s important to illustrate that pest control is not a summer/spring specific homeowner concern. You can and will encounter several types of pests year-round! Mice are the perfect example of this, but they are far from the only wintertime pests!
Does that mean all homes will have pests in the colder months? No, of course not, and if you don’t have pests during the winter you do not need to worry about treating them but you should be actively on preventing their return in the spring.
Pest Control is 90% Prevention!
Prevention is the BEST treatment for pests. It is far easier to prevent the pests from getting in in the first place than it is to remove them once they are in. Prevention of spring pests needs to start BEFORE the spring. That means winter!
During the winter months, your home needs to be accessed, repaired, and protected from pests, specifically possible entry points and attractions. If you are able to adequately close the pests out – you likely won’t need much treatment in the warmer months.
Pest Control Options: Maintenance Vs. Treatment
So what’s the difference between treatment plans and maintenance plans when it comes to pest control? With a treatment or service plan, pest control experts will come in and treat for the culprit adjusting strategies until the desired effect is required – no pest activity!
With a maintenance plan, pest control experts will do that PLUS come back on a quarterly basis to assess, repair, and prevent new entry to your home. For example, right now in quarter 1, we’re focusing on sealing entry points, applying dust in cracks and crevices, and dewebbing.
With maintenance plans, we are actively checking for new activity and working hard on defense!
So is a maintenance plan necessary?
The answer depends greatly on who’s asking.
If you fit any of the following categories you probably want to have year-round pest control maintenance:
- If you’re sensitive to pests
- If your home has a history of pest activity
- If you’re incapable or unwilling to check for regular pest activity
- If you’re unable or unwilling to handle entry-point prevention
- If you’d rather be safe than sorry
- You’re not comfortable with the idea of searching for pests in pest areas like basements, attics, crawlspaces and sheds
If any of those apply to you the maintenance plans are at least worth a free phone consultation. If not it may not be necessary.
If you don’t mind assessing for pests on occasion and keeping up with basic home maintenance yourself -there is no real reason to need maintenance from a pest company. On demand pest control is just fine in these situations.
The choice is yours.
Schedule your Maintenance Plan Today!
Quality maintenance plans from Kapture ensure that your home is pest-free year-round and you never have to worry about surprise pest infestations. Our plans are affordable, customizable to your specific home, and help to protect your whole home – not just from pests but from energy leaks and potential damage. Call today to claim yours!
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