Winter Pest Control Tips
Cold weather outside often brings rodents and wildlife inside. Other pests like ants, spiders and centipedes can survive the winter in a warm house. Here are some cold weather tips to keep pests at bay this winter.
PROPER PLACEMENT AND USE OF FIREWOOD
Firewood makes a great nest for mice, rats and other wildlife in the area. Firewood should always be stored outside and should be lifted at least several inches off the ground and at least a couple of feet from the structure. Always inspect firewood before you bring it inside and it’s not a bad idea to give the individual logs a few hard taps on the ground before they’re brought into the house. Once inside, firewood should be used immediately.
CAULK AND SEAL ENTRY-POINTS. INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING AND INSPECT AROUND WINDOWS AND DOORS
Cracks in caulking around windows and doors can allow fall pests to gain access to your home. If these areas haven’t been sealed in the fall, a winter warm spell is a good opportunity to re-caulk around these areas. Installing weather-stripping under doors is helpful too. Also look at your dryer vent openings, A/C and electric lines that are coming into the structure as well as the facia boards behind your gutters for any gaps or rot in the foam or insulating materials and replace as needed. One last thing to check is your chimney and vent screens.
PROPER STORAGE OF FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS
Many types of moths and beetles can be brought into the home through damaged packaging. Always inspect boxes and packaging for damage before purchase. It’s also a good idea to use plastic or glass containers, whenever possible, to store food items in your pantry.
Pests also look for shelter and nesting materials. Many homeowner put outdoor cushions in their garage without thinking that mice and other pests may use these items to construct a nest. Any cushions and fabric materials should be stored in a sealed container, preferably in a hard plastic or metal bin.
Why Choose Regal?
See why Southeast Michiganders have chosen Regal Pest Control as their Pest Management Provider.
Family Operated
Locally Owned
We are a locally-owned and family-operated company. We’ve proudly serviced Southeast Michigan residents for 20 years.
Unmatched Customer Service
Customer service is an integral part of our formula in providing a premium service. Service that’s fast, friendly and responsive.
No Long-Term Contracts
We offer service programs to protect your home or business. Solutions without the long-term contract attached.
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We offer treatments for ants, bats, bed bugs, bees, beetles, birds, boxelder bugs, centipedes, chipmunks, cockroaches, crickets, drain flies, earwigs, fleas, flies, fruit flies, gnats, groundhogs, Indian meal moths, mice, millipedes, mites, moles, mosquitoes, moths, opossums, raccoons, rats, silverfish, skunks, snakes, sowbugs, spiders, springtails, squirrels, stink bugs, termite/VA pest inspections, ticks, wasps, weevils, wildlife and many other pest issues!
Yes. All of our technicians are licensed through the State of Michigan. Many of our technicians carry several different categories on-top of their base certification.
Yes. All of our technicians are fully insured.
Yes. Web removal is standard for every spider service we conduct and for customers who are on a service plan.
Your garage? Yes, all exterior treatments include treating the garage at no extra charge.
If you have a large commercial location, then garages or warehouses may be priced separately.
Your basement? Yes. All interior treatments (unless we’re instructed otherwise) include a perimeter treatment of the basement and all floors.Attic not included.
Founded in 2000 right here in Michigan, Regal Pest Control has been servicing Southeast Michigan for 20 years now!
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Yes. We offer a $50 discount for every new homeowner or business you refer to us, when that homeowner or business receives and pays for their service. There’s no limit to the number of referral credits you can receive. For more information, see our customer referral program here. Some limitations may apply and Regal Pest Control can cancel the referral program at any time.
The amount of time depends on whether you have an attic, a crawlspace (if it’s dirt or paved) and other factors. Typically, inspections for homes under 2,500 sq ft take a about one hour. Add about a 20 minutes or so for each additional 1,000 sq ft.
If we do find activity, the inspection time will likely increase.
We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards.
No. Believe it or not, we’ve gotten this question more than a few times over the years. Our vehicles DO have our name and contact information on them and they MAY have some of the services we provide but they DO NOT have any giant bugs or critters on top of them.
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