Occasional Invaders
What are “occasional invaders” in the pest control world? Typically, they are pests that are not a big issue unless they infest a home.
A few ladybugs, stink bugs, or a silverfish or two don’t bother anyone. The same might not be said of one spider or one cricket that’s deprive you of a night’s sleep.
Change the numbers from one or two to an infestation and things change quickly. Ladybugs aren’t so cute when they have covered your walls with their “mark”.
Reasons to avoid an infestation of occasional invaders:
Some secrete foul odors
Some may cause damage and/or staining to your indoor fabrics
They can damage your indoor plants
They may bite or pinch you or your pets
When they die, their bodies can attract other pests
The dead bodies, shed skins and droppings can cause some people to have allergic and/or asthma issues
What are some common occasional invaders?
Occasional invaders, like most pests, are typically looking for food, water, or warmth. The best places to find them are under sinks, cupboards, crawl spaces, basements, showers, and tubs.
Centipedes (usually found in shower drains)
Earwigs (usually found in moist areas)
Pill Bugs (aka Roly Polies or Doodle Bugs)
Crickets
Beetles
Silverfish (attracted to paper like wallpaper, books, and envelopes)
Ladybugs
Spiders
Cluster flies
Stinkbugs
Is this a year round problem?
Occasional invaders aren’t mysterious pests that suddenly appear in the winter, they are active year round. Most of the time they are outdoors and we don’t notice them until they start getting inside our homes for the winter.
Pest control is a partnership.
Keeping pests OUT of your home is more than half the battle. Here are a few tips:
Pay attention to cracks around windows and doors, tears in screens, piles of leaves, or branches around your home.
Repair any possible entryway for pests so they can’t get in your home.
Eliminate areas where water can collect. Check under your sinks for leaking pipes and repair.
When you partner with Lawn and Pest Solutions, we will help you wage war against the “occasional invaders”. Our services will also protect your home from termites, roaches, ants, and more.
Our licensed pest technicians will thoroughly spray inside and outside of your home on a regular schedule to keep your home free of pests year-round. Contact us here to learn more about our Pest360 program.
