First Cold Snap in Andrews or Seminole? Seal Up the Eaves Before Pests Move In
Mid-November is when Andrews and Seminole start getting those first cold nights, even if the afternoons still feel mild. That swing in temperature sends a lot of pests looking for a warmer place to ride out the winter. The spots they find first are usually up high and out of sight: the eaves, soffits, attic vents, and the gaps where AC lines and wiring run into the house.
Local tip: look up, not just down
Walk the eave line. Stand back from the house and look along the soffits and fascia. Loose or cracked soffit panels, missing vent screens, and gaps at the corners are easy ways into an attic.
Check where lines enter the house. The holes around AC refrigerant lines, cable, and plumbing are often bigger than they need to be. If you can slide a finger in beside the line, a mouse or a cockroach can get through too.
Knock down old webs and wasp nests. Spider webs and paper wasp nests tucked under the eaves show you where pests like to settle. Clear them when it is cool and the wasps are slow, and wear gloves.
Trim back anything touching the roof. Tree limbs, vines, and tall shrubs against the house act like bridges to the roofline.
Turn off or change porch lights. Bright lights by doors and eaves draw insects at night, and the spiders follow the insects.
Why it matters now
Pests that get into an attic or wall now can stay all winter where it is warm and dry. Mice can chew wiring and insulation, roaches can work their way down into kitchens and bathrooms, and spiders and wasps that settle in the eaves come back out on warm days. Sealing gaps and treating the outside before the coldest weather is a lot easier than chasing pests after they are already inside.
What Tejas does
Our licensed technicians treat the outside of your home where pests try to get in, including the eaves, soffits, window and door frames, AC line entries, and the foundation line. We also point out gaps and entry points we see so you know what to seal. Andrews and Seminole customers are served from our Andrews yard at 2184 SE 2460, and we also cover nearby towns like Denver City, Plains, and Kermit.
Learn more about pest control in Andrews, pest control in Seminole, or see all of our pest control services.
Call or text Tejas
Call or text 432-934-5248 to set up a fall pest treatment in Andrews, Seminole, or nearby towns.
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