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This March marks another autumn season in Sydney and the rest of the country, which means every homeowner should prepare for the chilly winter months. Most people have misconceptions that the pests only come out to play during warmer seasons like summer and spring. But cold seasons like autumn and winter bring about their own batch of home-destroying pests. Here are the common crawlers that you might find during this season:

4 Pesky Pests During Autumn Season

1. Termites

Termites may be the last bugs you’d expect in a list of autumn pests. While it is true that most termite species thrive in warmer weather, there are subterranean varieties that pop out in cooler temperatures.

Termites are known to destroy wood structures that hold your house together. Any damage they cause may weaken your home’s foundations or walls. If you don’t get rid of them immediately, you might end up paying thousands of dollars for home repairs after a couple of months.

2. Snails and Slugs

While these slimy creatures may not be harmful to your home or most residents, they do tend to feed on house plants and homegrown crops. They can also be a nuisance in the home if you have a young baby or toddler running around putting things in their mouth. Your kids may mistakenly pick them up and play with them. This may lead to infections and other health issues.

Since these creatures are harmless by nature, you can just easily scoop them up from the floor or walls and leave them outside in the garden. You can also leave coffee grounds in your garden to keep them away without hurting them.

3. Rodents

With the cold weather starting to set in, many creatures are looking for shelter. Rats, known carriers of disease and destroyers of home fixtures, may find their way inside your home, running around the walls and scurrying on the floors at night. They also find their way into pantries and drawers, contaminating your food. 

Setting a few traps without using poison can help with your rat problem but may not be effective if there’s more than one to worry about. Rats reproduce quickly and in large numbers. The best way to deal with an infestation would be to call for exterminators.

4. Cockroaches

Cockroaches are common pests year-round, but they are pretty active in the fall. They can adapt to any environment, so don’t think that your troubles are over just because summer has ended. Much like rats, cockroaches reproduce fast and contaminate your food with various diseases. 

Conclusion

With these pests entering homes every season, you need to make sure that you don’t have them in your house. Some of these pests can seriously damage your home, and others can carry disease, which can jeopardise your health and the health of your family. Make sure to keep an eye out for them and call professional services if needed.

Protect your home from insects and harmful pests this season by hiring the top-notch pest control services in Sydney. Crossfire Pest Solutions are professional exterminators that can take care of the situation at your home. With services suitable for residential and commercial pest control, we will do a ridiculously thorough sweep of your home to get rid of pesky bugs and rats. Call us today!