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Ah, fall. The season of cozy blankets, pumpkin spice lattes, football Sundays, and crisp golden leaves. But here’s the thing no one puts on Instagram: while you’re sipping cider, pests are plotting their autumn takeover of your home.
Yep.... mice, squirrels, raccoons, and even creepy-crawlies like spiders are basically packing their bags right now. They’re not after your pumpkin pie… okay, maybe they are. Mostly, they’re looking for warmth, shelter, and food as the temperatures drop.
So let’s get into:
Why pests love fall as much as we do.
The sneaky critters most likely to “fall” into your home.
How to keep your house a pest-free paradise — without harsh chemicals or traps.
Think about it: you turn the heater on, stock up the pantry, and leave the garage door cracked while carrying in groceries. To a rodent, that’s the equivalent of hanging up a big neon sign: “Vacancy: Free Snacks & Cozy Beds Available!”
Colder Weather: When nights get chilly, pests head indoors.
Food Scarcity: Gardens die off, outdoor scraps disappear — so they head for your kitchen.
Survival Mode: Rodents especially breed in fall so their families are set for winter.
👉 Pro tip: A mouse only needs a hole the size of a dime to get in. That’s smaller than the hole in your favorite fuzzy socks.
They’re the ultimate freeloaders. Not only will they nest in your attic or basement, but they’ll chew wires, leave droppings, and invite their 12 cousins over by next week.
Sure, they look adorable chasing acorns. But once they move into your attic, you’ll be less impressed with their chewing skills. (Spoiler: they love electrical wiring.)
A.k.a. the “trash panda.” These guys are strong, clever, and not afraid to get messy. Fall is their busy season, and your garbage cans are their buffet line.
Some just look spooky, others spread germs — either way, no one wants them setting up camp in the bathroom.
Before you’re dealing with a full-on infestation, here are red flags to watch for:
Droppings in cupboards or pantries.
Scratching or rustling sounds at night (no, your house isn’t haunted).
Chewed food packaging or wires.
Overturned trash cans or “mysterious” yard messes.
If any of these sound familiar… congratulations, you have roommates you didn’t sign a lease with.
Sure, you could go full medieval with traps, poison, or sprays — but those are messy, smelly, and not great around kids or pets. Luckily, modern times call for modern pest control.
Ultrasonic Pest Repellers: These little devices use safe, inaudible sound waves that drive rodents and insects away. (Think of it as nails on a chalkboard — but only the pests can hear it.)
👉 Try our Pest Repeller Ultimate AT to keep mice, rats, and bugs out.
Outdoor AND Indoor Protection: Raccoons, squirrels, and stray critters messing with your yard or trash? The Guardian combines sonic and ultrasonic sounds, predator calls and a thermal motion sensor to detect unwanted pests and drive them out. Use it indoors or outdoors to repel bats, cats, mice, rats, rodents, skunks, squirrels, raccoons, possums, deer, and other animal pests.
Fall should be about pumpkin carving and cozy nights in — not mysterious scratching in the walls or overturned garbage. With a little prevention and the right humane pest control products, you can keep your home pest-free, chemical-free, and stress-free.
👉 Explore our full line of pest control products and reclaim your fall from the freeloading critters. Because the only guests you should be entertaining this season are friends, family, and maybe a slice (or three) of pumpkin pie.
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