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January is in full swing. The temperature is cold, the forecast isn’t always bright, and a lot of people are choosing to stay indoors as much as possible. People aren’t the only ones who prefer the indoors in winter. Cold weather drives pests inside and concentrates them in secluded spaces like basements, attics, and wall voids. Although winter can increase pest infestations, the good news is that their reduced mobility in the colder months can make it easier to treat infestations effectively and prevent new infestations from forming. All-American Pest Control provides targeted services to protect your home this January and throughout the year. Learn more below about why January is a great month to implement a preventative pest control plan for your Nashville home.
What Makes Winter the Best Time to Seal Entry Points?
Entry points can appear around your house at any time of year, but winter is the ideal time to identify and seal them. There are a couple of reasons why the coldest months of the year are often the easiest months for sealing entry points.
First, you’re much more likely to notice cracks, holes, and gaps in the winter due to the drafts they allow in. If you get hit with a shock of cold air every time you walk by your front door, you’re likely to stop and check to see if your door sweep and weatherstripping are intact. By paying attention to drafts in your house, you can address many of the spaces that require sealing with minimal effort.
Another reason that winter is a great time for exclusion work is that foliage is at an all-time low around the exterior of your house. It’s tough to see cracks in your foundation or holes in your siding when they’re covered up by blooming plants and shrubs, but winter grants you easier access to look for entry points. Once you’ve identified them, you can take action to fix them.
Which Pests Are Active in Nashville Homes During Winter?
A lot of pests remain active all year in Middle Tennessee. Which ones are you most likely to find in your house?
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Rodents often enter homes in November and December and multiply through winter, causing property damage and spreading diseases.
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Cockroaches stay active indoors, especially in kitchens and bathrooms, all year long. They are known for the diseases they spread.
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Stink bugs, Asian lady beetles, and cluster flies move indoors in the fall, then overwinter in wall voids. They may emerge on unseasonably warm, sunny days.
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Subterranean termites can still get into heated structures throughout the winter. As long as they remain in your house, termites will damage the wooden structures inside, causing structural instability over time.
How Does Early Action Prevent Spring Infestations?
When you implement a pest control plan in January, you ensure a pest-free spring. Early action is essential in avoiding many issues in the future. Spring is when pests begin to reproduce at a rapid rate. If pests are already in your house this winter and you haven’t taken care of them before spring arrives, you run the risk of dealing with a large, widespread infestation that is much harder and more costly to control in the upcoming months.
Winter pest control interrupts life cycles, removes egg sacs, and clears out nesting zones, all of which reduce future pest pressures. If you’d prefer to avoid the risk of encountering a surprise infestation in April or May, taking action now will help keep your house pest-free.
What’s the Cost Advantage of Starting in January?
A lot of homeowners assume pest control isn’t necessary unless they’re already seeing bugs, but by the time pests show up, the problem is usually bigger (and more expensive) than it looks. Preventive pest control is actually one of the easiest ways to save money in the long run. Catching issues early helps you avoid costly repairs, repeated treatments for stubborn infestations, and even potential medical bills from pest-related illnesses or bites.
With our bundled quarterly services, including green pest control services, you also get a lower rate and year-round protection against over 47 common Nashville pests. All-American adjusts treatments based on the season, and if anything pops up between visits, we’ll come back and re-treat at no extra cost. That kind of peace of mind goes a long way. When you factor in the money saved by avoiding emergency treatments later, starting a pest control plan now just makes sense, for your home and your wallet.
How Can a Professional Pest Control Plan Help
If you’re ready to do the work now to protect your home as we move from winter to spring, All-American Pest Control provides the professional services you’re looking for. Choosing a trusted pest control provider ensures you get the treatments you need to protect your house. Our January preventative pest control includes:
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A full inspection of the interior and exterior to identify pest activity, entry points, harborage areas, and conducive conditions.
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Targeted indoor treatments if activity is detected
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Entry point sealing recommendations
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A winter granule application for extra protection
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Year-round, quarterly follow-ups to catch seasonal issues early and to maintain your home’s protection
Request Your Free Home Evaluation Today
January is the perfect time of year to make sure you go the whole year without a pest problem. Get in touch with All-American Pest Control today to request your free home evaluation. Our friendly and knowledgeable technicians will make sure your home gets the pest protection it deserves.
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Since 1961, All-American Pest Control has been your go-to team of trusted pest experts for homes, businesses, and home builders throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Our expert team offers termite treatments, mosquito reduction, rodent removal, ant and spider control, and wasp nest removal—keeping your property protected year-round. As a local, family-owned company, we take pride in offering reliable, professional pest solutions with outstanding customer service.
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