When the temperature gets lower during the peak winter season, many pests like rodents and house mice do not get their supply of water and food. They also seek shelter from the cold weather outside, and hence, you increase an increase in their infestation in the cold winter months in your house.
You must get professional help to get rid of all living pests in your house. Professionals at Edmond Pest Control services take all the responsibility in providing excellent pest control solutions that work to terminate the pest’s life cycle. This acts as a preventive mechanism for future infestations. In addition, they provide cleaning up of all the debris that is related to pests including their droppings so that you can finally like a healthy life free from the dangers of catching any diseases that these pests might bring in the state of Oklahoma.
Preventive measures
Being proactive is one way to prevent mice from seeking the cozy atmosphere that your home provides in winters. You can include these housekeeping practices in your winter arrival preparation so that mice and rodents live where they should, in the holes outside your house:

Seal entry points:

• Any opening in your house exteriors that is more than one-fourth of an inch has to be sealed.
• Repair all the tears in the window screens.
• Add a cap to your chimney and seal any gaps around the water pipes that enter your home.

Keep your house clutter-free:

• Clutter provides a thriving ground for rodents especially in places like the garage or unused basement.
• The old newspaper kept in a stack on the floor and piles of cardboard boxes are safe areas where house mice can hide. Keep them in elevated spaces.

Your pet food must be kept in sealed packages:

• Clean the areas under your fridge or other appliances from food residues.
• Always keep your food and your pet’s food in sealed packages.

Keep your firewood off the ground:

• Chances are you have accumulated firewood to keep your house warm during winter.
• Keep all that stocked firewood at elevated surfaces, at least 18 inches above the ground level.

Remove hiding places for rodents in your yard:

• Overhanging branches and leaf piles should be removed before the arrival of the cold season. 

No matter how much you try, sometimes the house mice do find their way in. In such cases, you must know the telltale signs. There is an infestation and call your nearby professional pest control Edmond OK services to get rid of infestation before it starts creating a complete nuisance in your life.
Some of these signs are:

• Chocolate sprinkle like droppings in the house
• Shredded paper lying around in the house, which the rodents use to make their nests
• Look for the evidence in your boxes, clothing, wooden utensils, and plastic containers for any signs of chewing
• Any particular area of the house that smells of urine indicates an already huge infestation has happened

At this stage, call for an emergency visit from your regular pest control services because if left ignored now, you put your family at high risk of catching unwanted diseases from these rodents. Choose a pest control professional that also provides exterminator Edmond OK services so that you do not have to clean the dead pests or even their droppings.

​Termites can be the most destructive insect that is found on any property as they usually dwell in various structural wood like windows, doors, furniture, picture frames, and other warmer region. They are capable of causing substantial financial damage to residents and businesses.
If you ever feel the presence of termites in your property then you must immediately get in touch with pest control Edmond OK, who is the most reliable, active, as well as affordable company to serve the local areas for more than a decade and can prevent your heavy losses.
If you are suspecting that you also have termites on your property or are worried about an infestation, then you can seek for termite inspection Edmond OK through a professional. The following are a few warning signs from your local pest control Edmond Oklahoma company to warn you of the presence of termites.

• Termite sightings, If you ever spot any live termites then it is an obvious sign of termite infestation. You must immediately call for termite damage treatment Edmond OK  before they can create any further damage to your property.
• Mud tubes, Most subterranean termites can make mud tubes for moving their food from the soil, which is most likely to be your home. All these narrow tunnels may retain moisture to prevent the termites to get dried out.
• Hollowed out wood, Usually, termites can munch wood from the inside, so if you try to tap on wood and it sounds hollow, then this can also be a sign of the presence of termite damage.
• Exterior wood damage, If you ever notice that any of your wood that appears on its surface is harmed then it could suggest an infestation of termites. Any bare, exposed, or even rotted wood is very attractive to any termites.
• Uneven or bubbling paint, In case you ever notice that your paint is appearing very strange like bubbling then this can be a potential sign of a certain moisture build-up. In such a case there are two possibilities – either it is due to water damage or there is an infestation of termites.
• Headbanging, Have you ever wondered how termites sound like? Termite soldiers can make a clicking noise from the wall’s inside. Often they will do this just by banging their head on the wood or shake their bodies.
• Your neighbor has termites, If you are aware that your neighbor has termites then surely they will be present on your property too. You may call professionals for an inspection.

Whether you have your own home or considering buying one, you must get your home regularly treated against termites. For a free estimate call us today.​