Infestation Problems in Autumn Weather
It’s getting late in the year, it’s cold out and we’re trying to hide inside for heat. And we’re certainly not the only ones. Insects and pests tend to be more readily associated with the hotter weather of summer and spring, but it’s when it gets cold that many of the troubles begin. Mice, rats and even some insects have got to stay warm and your nice, cosy, centrally heated house is just the kind of place to find it.
Rodent infestations increase dramatically during the autumn and winter months, and surprisingly they can happen in both towns and the countryside. Rats and mice are attracted to sources of food as much as heat and the enormous quantities of garbage found in towns such as London mean there's plenty on offer for them there. So, a simple technique to limit the likelihood of infestation is to be sure your garbage isn’t left out for days on end or otherwise is kept in a secure container. Otherwise, the rats will discover it, start breeding and you could very quickly find a rodent infestation on your hands.
Rats and mice have a sense of smell many times as strong as a human's. Like many mammals, smells are vital to their survival, since they use their urine to mark out territory, objects and trails. One may therefore deter rodents by laying down strong smells. Mothballs are a common and effective choice, though the strong scent can end up being unpleasant for we humans too.Hence it’s a remedy best suited to out-of-the way locations that are liable to infestation, such as attics, cellars and sheds or even caravans and campers which may very well end up being left uninhabited over the winter months.
Wasps are usually a summer problem, but the recent hot weather means that quite a few wasps are staying active significantly longer than is typical. Those nests which remain outside will be unlikely to survive the first frost, but those inside - hidden away in attics, sheds or barns - may survive into October and early November. The new queen will ordinarily have left the nest after the summer, but those wasps left behind will continue to look for food. Like a lot of us, they can get a bit tipsy as Christmas draws near, as often the only food available is fruit which has fallen from a tree and has started to ferment. Alas, many wasps can also be at their most dangerous at this time of year; as the hunt for food gets more difficult, the insects can become aggressive. Much like rodents you can minimise the chances of you attracting wasps by not leaving food out for longer than is necessary. If there are only a couple of wasps about, a trap can be sufficient to deal with them, but the best approach is to simply wait for them to fly away.
Winter brings its own issues in terms of pests, but to be informed is to be prepared. One can find any number of small, preventative steps you can take to prevent pest infestations, but remember that dealing with an established colony head on is a problem best left to the professionals. And remember, it might not just be you who’s keeping warm in your house this winter.
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