Because nobody wants uninvited houseguests.
Check out our strategies to ensure that the only creatures stirring in your home this winter are your family.
Seal up cracks and gaps.
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Weatherstripping and caulk can be your best friends in keeping pests from gaining entry into your home.
Deal with excess moisture.
Many pests thrive in warm and humid environments.
Avoid clutter.
Keep food under wraps.
Maintain your garden.
Keep your garden near your home neatly groomed to avoid having them make their home too close to yours.