There are some elements of home maintenance that are put on hold as the cool weather moves in. Once your grass goes dormant for the winter you can take a break from having it mowed every week or two. This is a welcomed development for many homeowners who are already stretched thin when it comes to keeping up with home maintenance.

Spring and summer are the times of the year that most people associate with pest problems. Mosquitos and ants seem to come out in droves with the sole aim to ruin all of your outside fun. It can also feel like pests become more active on the inside of your home during the warmer months.

Is the fear of spiders a logical fear? There are plenty of people who are completely terrified of these eight legged creatures. Perhaps you are one of them? The reality is that there are only a few types of spiders that pose any real risk to humans as far as bites go. The black widow and the brown recluse are the most well-known venomous spiders.

Allergies have the ability to cause a lot of suffering. Not only can you feel bad or uncomfortable when dealing with allergies you may also miss out on doing things you want in order to avoid a problem. If seasonal allergies are a problem then you may avoid outside activities during certain times of the year or take medication when you know you will be exposed. These types of adjustments are often part of life for seasonal allergy sufferers. But, what if the cause of the allergies is within your own home? You clearly cannot avoid going into your home.

A rodent infestation can cause serious issues for your home and for the people who live in the home. Rodents can do damage to your house and ruin your food supply. In addition, they can spread disease and exacerbate issues for people with allergies or asthma. If you suspect a rodent infestation in your home you need to take quick and effective action. Common signs of a rodent infestation include seeing droppings, noticing food containers that have been chewed through, and actually seeing rodents.

If ants came into your home one at a time it would be easy to miss the signs of an infestation. But these tiny pests always bring along a whole army of their friends. In fact, as ants search for food and eventually find a source they leave a pheromone trail behind as a guide for themselves and the other ants so the food can be found easily. An ant-free house can be invaded by ants very quickly once they find their way in. Many homeowners fight an ongoing battle against ants once they have entered. Why is it that ants can be so difficult to keep out of your house?

There are some things we hate to see go away with the warm weather. Weekends at the pool, summer vacations, and a temporary break from the busyness of the school year all fade away as summer turns into fall. But there is one thing that people are universally happy to see go away with the warm weather-mosquitos! As the weather cools we get a reprieve from these annoying-and potentially dangerous-pests. It would be nice to get a break from more than one type of pest with the changing season. Do all pests go away with the warm weather? It is a legitimate question to ask because there does seem to be a significant change in pest activity once it starts to cool down.

The fear of pests such as cockroaches, rodents, and spiders is a common thing. Entomophobia is a fear of insects in general and of course each type of pest has a specific phobia related to it. You could even say that this type of fear is part of pop culture. There are a number of cartoons and television shows with funny scenes depicting an adult screaming and jumping onto an elevated surface in response to seeing a mouse. But is this fear based on the fact that pests are dangerous? Or is it an irrational fear that millions of people share? The reality is that there are some types of pests that are dangerous to have in your home.

There are some types of pests that seem to come and go based on the seasons. For example, you probably associate mosquitos and ants primarily with the summertime. Mosquitos can tolerate a certain level of cold before dying off or becoming dormant. Ants also have a certain threshold for the cold before they head underground for an extended stay.

Rodents are often associated with filthy places like trash bins and sewer drains. Rodents are attracted to places that have moisture and food available-they are not bothered by a little mess. Because of this many people associate a rodent infestation as something that happens only in messy and neglected homes. The reality is that rodents can potentially get into homes that are tidy and well maintained. If you want to avoid this happening at your home it is a good idea to learn what rodents are looking for and how they typically get inside of people’s homes. This information can aide you in creating an environment that is protected against these destructive pests.