A Guide on Winter Pest Control for your Home and Business in Toronto

TORONTO - Dec. 7, 2018 - PRLog -- During winter months, pests can be controlled through chemical, biological, cultural, and physical means – a good pest control company should advise you on the most appropriate control method. Pests can adversely affect human activity, property, and health. Pests usually invade homes during the winter months to keep warm. The most common pests that invade Toronto homes and businesses are deer mice, house mice, rats, cockroaches, and spiders.

Health Effects of Common Winter Pests

The greatest danger posed by pests includes diseases, allergies, and other health problems. These include:

·       Rats and mice spread Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome and Leptospirosis through their droppings and urine. Hantavirus can cause hemorrhagic fever, respiratory issues, and even death while leptospirosis is associated with liver failure, swelling of the brain, and even death.

·       Roach droppings and carcasses release a protein that triggers allergic reactions in susceptible individuals, which cause life-threatening asthma attacks in extreme cases.

·       Stinging insects like fire ants inject venom into the body. The toxic venom can lead to life-threatening allergic reactions on the lungs, heart, skin, and digestive system. Common symptoms of these allergic reactions are hives, fainting/dizziness, free-floating anxiety, shortness of breath, trouble breathing, wheezing, and swelling of throat, tongue, and lips.

·       Venom from stings can also cause serum sickness. Symptoms of this condition include nausea, shock, seizures, fever, and even death.

Important Tips in Winter Pest Prevention

At Pesticon  - Pest Control & Wild Life Removal, we use different tactics to prevent a pest infestation during winter months and advise clients on what they can do by themselves. Proven winter pest prevention methods include:

·       Maintain at least 20 feet between your home and wood and leaf piles since these are warm, moist harborages for a variety of pests.

·       Many property owners make the mistake of moving everything indoors during winter months. Get rid of clutter because spiders, rodents, and other pests thrive on clutter.

·       Tighten the house up by sealing all the gaps and holes along the perimeter using screens, caulk or sealant. Look for potential entryways in the corners and behind furniture and cabinets.

·       Check the house for leaks, especially in the attics, bathrooms, and basements. Pests, like humans, require water to survive.

·       Clean up dishes and spills immediately after meals to starve pests.

·       Trim any shrubs, grass, and bushes that rodents may use as shelter outdoors.

·       Dispose of the garbage regularly.

·       Fall months are associated with the build-up of leaves, moisture, and general muck. Remove these on the onset of winter to reduce the risk of pests and to make your home more aesthetically pleasing.

About Pesticon  - Pest Control & Wild Life Removal

At Pesticon, we are a trusted award-winning pest control & wildlife removal & mice control company serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. We have been offering homes and businesses comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) services for 15 years. We have a team of experienced pest control Toronto technicians who offer rodent control services as well as the control of larger wildlife like snakes, raccoons, chipmunks, bats, squirrels, skunks, birds, groundhogs and coyotes within municipal by-laws. We only use non-toxic solutions for pest control. You can reach us on 1-416-839-1097 to book an inspection.

Visit us for more details on pest control services in Toronto: https://www.pesticon.com