🐛 Most Active Pests This Season
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Mice
Peak indoor pressure from October through April. New exclusion and trap work most effective.
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Cockroaches
Year-round in heated structures. Winter is excellent for treatment — no competing outdoor harborage.
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Norway Rats
Concentrate near heat sources in winter. Bait stations most effective in cold months.
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Cellar Spiders
Continue hunting other insects in basements. Presence confirms prey insects are also present.
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Cluster Flies
Emerge on warm winter days confused by indoor heat. Vacuum; don't crush.
🔧 Action Checklist
- December: Set snap traps along any active rodent run marks. Refresh cockroach gel bait — heat from holiday cooking increases activity.
- January: Check bait stations after temperature drops — rodent activity at stations increases in cold weather.
- February: Begin planning spring termite inspection. March is peak swarm season — schedule now.