If you didn’t already know there are many pest that want to spend time with you during Christmas. And just in time to give your family members a spook! Whether it be a spider hanging out in the Christmas tree of a trail of ants making their way to the cookies left for Santa, the holiday season is prime time for having more guest than you intended. Take a look at the top pest that will, without proper precautions be snuggling up with you during these winter months.
- Rodents: You have heard of mice and rats getting into homes, but do you know how dangerous they are? Rodents can carry several different diseases and parasites which they can spread to both humans and pets. They also are also extremely destructive and known to chew holes through walls, sever electrical wiring, and gnaw through utility piping.
- Spiders: Although not all spider are dangerous, enough are to cause concern. Spiders like the brown recluse and black widow pose a considerable threat to homeowners, especially young children, the elderly, and people with preexisting medical conditions. No one likes finding spiders in their homes, regardless of whether or not they are dangerous.
- Ants: Less harmful than spiders and rodents, but much more annoying, ants are another common winter pest. Around Christmas, ants sneak into homes to find food. When they do this, they can transport diseases such as Salmonella. By coming into contact with eating and food preparation surfaces as well as onto food itself. This can potentially make your family very sick.
How To Be Pest Free This Holiday Season
Pests don’t go away in the buggiest state, Florida . Our warm climate and often humid weather give them everything they need to thrive year-round, meaning you have to have your guard up 24/7, especially to keep out dangerous holiday pests. We at RH Miller Pest Services, offer reliable quality year-round pest control designed to keep away all forms of unwanted pests.
