Enjoy a Pest-Free Holiday Season

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

As many homeowners enjoy the holiday season with unusually mild temperatures, the local pest population is celebrating as well. Typical weather this time of year goes a long way to diminish the overall number of pests, but our weather of late has been anything but typical so Arrow Exterminators is encouraging homeowners to be extra vigilant this year.

It takes a sustained period of overnight temperatures below freezing to significantly reduce the pest population, said Arrow Pest Expert, Shay Runion. Homeowners are often engaging in activities this time of year such as baking, parties and decorating that can provide an entryway or welcoming environment for pests.

A flurry of baking in the kitchen is a sure sign the holidays are here. Cookies, cakes and candies are delicious treats for the holidays, but are also attractive to pests. Many types of ants are attracted to sweets and pantry pests such as Indian meal moths and merchant grain beetles can be found lurking in flour, cake mixes, dried fruits and corn meal.

Decorating is also a time for family fun, but it is important to take precautions when bringing live trees and wreaths inside as they can provide the perfect hiding spot for pests such as spiders and ants. Additionally, decorations coming out of storage into the main living areas of the home may be harboring rodents and other wildlife. And while a roaring fire is a welcome holiday sight, that stack of firewood is also the perfect nesting spot for many pests including spiders, termites and rodents and provides easy transportation into the home.

Finally, holiday gatherings are filled with a lot of good food and good times, but can also provide a feast for uninvited guests like mice, cockroaches and ants looking for food and shelter this time of year.

To help keep homes pest-free this holiday season, Arrow Exterminators recommends the following pest prevention tips:

Arrow protects homes from pests with the STEPS Total Protection System, an industry-leading process that utilizes Integrated Pest Management. STEPS includes a full inspection of the home and property to pinpoint pest control issues; identification of not only the pest, but the true cause of the problem; and treatment in the most environmentally responsible way to alleviate current issues and to help prevent future recurrences.

Consumers interested in protecting their homes from pests may obtain additional information at arrowexterminators.com. Additionally, consumers can contact Arrow for a free whole home evaluation at 888-462-7769.

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