Some Pests Don’t Leave After Halloween

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Halloween is shaping up to be one of the most atypical in recent memory. Families and communities alike are trying to decide whether they’ll be comfortable with decorating and trick or treating, and the ideal solutions are far from certain.

One thing that might not be on your mind during these spooky times is pest control in Alaska. However, pests and Halloween can go hand in hand, and if you’re not careful and vigilant, you may find yourself with a bug or rodent problem on your hands this fall.

Spooky spiders

Spiders are one of the most common issues we run into during the weeks surrounding the scariest holiday. They’re a staple of holiday décor and one of the bugs synonymous with Halloween in Alaska—after all, who hasn’t walked into a home and found a huge furry spider made out of pipe cleaners hovering over them?
Unfortunately, spiders can seem a lot less whimsical once the real things are inside your home. They reach maturity in the fall, which means they’re looking to find a nice warm place to establish a home and feed on bugs. Keep them at bay by removing rubbish from around your house, such as wood boxes, cardboard or trash bins, particularly if they make contact with the building itself.

Baffling bats

Bats are a helpful presence in our ecosystem, as their voracious eating habits help keep insects at bay. They’re also an example of how pest control for typical Halloween pests in Alaska doesn’t have to involve extermination. Pest control companies keep bats alive when removing them from a home because of all the good they do for the ecosystem. Still, you don’t want them making themselves comfortable in your attic. Prevent their entry by installing screens on attic vents and chimney openings, and put sweeps on any doors with significant gaps.

Bloody bed bugs

Anyone who’s ever had bed bugs will tell you that the experience can be hard to shake. These remarkably resilient and invasive pests can leave your entire home feeling unclean. They can hide just about anywhere, especially where there is fabric, and can easily enter a home through luggage, furniture or blankets. To take control of these pests during Halloween season in Alaska, it’s imperative that you carefully inspect any costumes you purchase secondhand. Look at the inside seams for signs of sticky white eggs or shed skins, in addition to the little bugs themselves.

The fall can be a fun time for the whole family, but the combination of pests and Halloween in Alaska can leave you with headaches and an uneasy mind. Be proactive by taking the steps described above, and if you find you have a bug problem at your home, call the professionals at Pied Piper Pest Control. We have more than 50 years of experience handling a wide range of pest issues. Whether it’s a nest of spiders that’s worn out its welcome or bats in your attic, we can help—we look forward to assisting you soon!

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