Here’s How to Keep Winter Pests Out of Your Home

Winter weather sees mice, rats, and other rodents start searching for a cozy hideaway, and your home is a prime destination. Larger animals can also pose a threat as their natural food sources become scarce. Here’s how to keep pests of all sizes out of your home and off your property throughout the winter season.

Common Winter Pests

Bears, Coyotes, Wolves & other Predators

Bears, coyotes and even wolves can pose a problem for rural homeowners and cottagers, especially if natural food supplies are short during winter. Keep in mind that most predators have an excellent sense of smell. Here’s some tips to help keep them away:

Store garbage inside your home in animal-resistant trash containers, and deodorize them with bleach after use
Use heavy-duty garbage bags to reduce odours, and put garbage out shortly before pick up time
Do not leave grill food unattended, clean your grill thoroughly after cooking, and store it away in a garage or shed when not in use
Do not leave pet food outside
Add agricultural lime to your compost to reduce odours
Harvest fruits and berries as soon as they’re ripe
Keep windows and doors closed and locked at all times
Keep pets inside if predators are in the area
Install electric fencing around your yard or gardens (it will shock but not harm the animals)
Install bars or grilles on windows
Keep bear repellent and bear bells handy
Install motion-activated lawn sprinklers and lighting to drive predators away
Apply pine-scented cleaner around doors, window frames, and porch steps

Winter pests pose a unique set of problems for homeowners. Start by taking the steps outlined above to keep them out your home and off your property. If your defences do get breeched, now you know the best ways get rid of the most common kinds of winter pests.

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