Yes, each year as the temperatures begin to drop there are many eager pests hoping to get inside of your warm home to spend the winter. Among the many insects and other critters, boxelder bugs are one of the more common fall pest problems.

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While most people in Topeka are still enjoying mild temperatures, the cooler days of fall and winter aren’t far off and as the temperatures begin to drop it is likely that you will notice an increase of spider activity inside your home. Among the thousands of species of spiders, the ones most commonly encountered in Topeka and surrounding areas of Kansas are house spiders, the brown recluse, and the black widow.

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Each year with the arrival of fall, homeowners throughout Topeka, Junction City and all of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas begin the annual chore of winterizing their homes.  With so much to be done: cleaning your gutters, furnace and chimney as well as hanging storm windows and draining the gas from the lawnmower, it is easy to see why so many people forget one of the most important home winterizations, pest-proofing to keep your home free of mice, rats and other rodents.

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With high heating bills and snow to shovel, homeowners have plenty to worry about in the winter months. Yet winter brings one more concern that most homeowners rarely consider – that is until it becomes a problem. According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), winter is a prime season for rodent infestations with 24% of homeowners reporting mice infestations specifically in the winter.

Schendel Pest Services warns that rodent infestations can be more than just an annoyance.  Mice bring other pests, such as fleas, mites, ticks and lice, indoors, which can quickly spread throughout homes. More, these rodents can contaminate food sources with feces that can spread Salmonella and Hantavirus.

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