5 Pests to Watch for This Fall

Most people look forward to fall because of more comfortable outdoor temperatures and the beauty of changing leaves. However, it also brings an increase in unwanted critters. You can protect your home by understanding the top five pests you may encounter this fall. Act quickly and call an experienced Collierville pest control service. 

1. Flies

Flies are known for being a nuisance in the summer, but they reach peak activity during the fall. This increase in visibility is because they breed throughout summer, so there are more flying about. As the temperatures drop, they look for warmer temperatures, which leads them into your home.

2. Ants

Like flies, ants need somewhere warm once the temperature becomes cooler. Unfortunately, it’s not limited to a single type of ant. You may find all sorts of ants invading your home, including pavement, sugar, carpenter, and fire ants. An experienced Collierville pest control specialist can help you eradicate the problem. 

3. Rodents

You likely have experienced a mouse or rat in your home before. These furry critters seek food and shelter in all kinds of places. Pantries, attics, closets, walls, and basements are favorites because they are full of goodies they can nibble on. 

Rodents typically enter your home through small holes in the exterior of your home. You’ll know they are there because you’ll see droppings or hear scratching sounds coming from inside the walls. Addressing this problem promptly is vital because it will only worsen as fall turns to winter.

4. Stink Bugs

Stink bugs have a very unique appearance. They have small glands on their thorax that emit a foul smell when they feel threatened or when you squish them. Although they are not harmful to people, they can damage crops, making them a threat to farmers.

5. Spiders

Some spiders like to linger after the heat of summer dissipates. The Brown Recluse and Wolf Spider are two types that often make their way into homes to keep warm. They are helpful because they eat other insects. However, the Brown Recluse has a venomous bite that can be harmful to humans. 

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You don’t have to worry about these pests with Dart Pest, Lawn, & Wildlife in your town. Contact us for residential and commercial pest control services!