Why Cold Weather Increases Home Invaders
When temperatures fall, pests follow the warmth. Attics, crawlspaces, wall voids, and basements turn into prime real estate for rodents seeking shelter from freezing nights. Mice and squirrels especially love insulation because it stays dry and holds body heat. That comfort comes with a cost: they chew wiring, tunnel through insulation, and create expensive structural damage.
The Hidden Risks Homeowners Miss
Indoor holiday storage and decorations often introduce new hiding spots. Boxes brought down from the attic can carry dormant pest activity with them. At the same time, cracks around windows and foundations expand in the cold, making it even easier for pests to slip in unnoticed.
Early winter is the season where small signs matter. Scratching in the ceiling, cold drafts in odd rooms, or shredded insulation are all signals that something is settling in for the season.
Why Late November Is the Critical Window
This is the moment before infestations get established. By January, nests are built, wiring damage begins to show, and food scavenging ramps up. A simple inspection now prevents a spring full of headaches and costly repairs.
Homeowners who schedule winter checkups earlier in the season typically avoid the big-ticket issues that appear after months of unnoticed pest activity.
How Hennebry Pest Protects Your Home for Winter
Our winter service focuses on identifying early entry points, checking attic insulation for tunneling, examining crawlspaces for moisture that attracts rodents, and sealing structural gaps before activity ramps up. Preventing a winter infestation is always more effective than trying to evict one in February.
Stay ahead of winter pest activity. Schedule your seasonal inspection with Hennebry Pest Solutions today and protect your home before the cold takes hold.
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