Winter Pest Prevention: Keep Your Home Cozy and Pest-Free This Holiday Season

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Winter in Jacksonville may not bring snow, but it does bring pests looking for a warm place to stay. With cooler temperatures driving pests indoors, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to keep your home pest-free this holiday season. From rodents to cockroaches, here’s what you need to know about winter pests in Florida and how Royal Pest Services can help.

Common Winter Pests in Jacksonville, FL

Unlike colder regions, Florida’s mild winters allow many pests to stay active year-round. However, as temperatures drop, certain pests are more likely to invade your home, including:

  • Rodents: Mice and rats seek shelter in attics, walls, and basements.
  • Cockroaches: These pests love the warmth and moisture of kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Spiders: While some spiders are harmless, others, like the brown recluse, can pose a risk.
  • Ants: Cooler weather often drives ants indoors in search of food.

Tips to Keep Your Home Pest-Free This Winter

  1. Seal Entry Points
    Inspect your home for cracks, gaps, and holes where pests can enter. Pay special attention to areas around doors, windows, and utility lines. Use caulk or weather stripping to seal these openings.
  2. Store Food Properly
    Pests are drawn to food sources. Keep your pantry items in airtight containers and clean up crumbs or spills promptly.
  3. Declutter and Clean Regularly
    Pests love hiding in cluttered spaces. Keep storage areas tidy and vacuum regularly to eliminate pest attractants.
  4. Inspect Holiday Decorations
    Decorations stored in attics or garages may harbor pests. Inspect them carefully before bringing them inside.
  5. Schedule a Professional Inspection
    Preventive pest control is your best defense. A professional inspection can identify potential problems before they become infestations.

How Royal Pest Services Can Help

Royal Pest Services offers comprehensive pest control solutions to protect your home during the winter months. Here’s how we can help:

Enjoy a Worry-Free Holiday Season

Don’t let pests put a damper on your festivities. With Royal Pest Services, you can focus on enjoying time with loved ones in a cozy, pest-free home.

Contact us today to schedule a winter pest control inspection and keep unwanted guests out for good!

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Andy Chandra
17:49 08 Sep 21
I can not stress enough how great this company. They are bunch of professionals when it comes to customer service and following up with my concerns especially the owner of the company himself. I had termite tenting service through them and couple of my neighbors saw there was a gap hole during the tenting process and notified me. The tenting happened on the weekend and I was very concerned on the result hence I contacted Goody immediately which he was the person that did the initial inspection. Upon contacting Goody on Saturday, he advised me that he is no longer with the company and had communicated my concerns with one of his previous co-worker on Royal Pest Services. After several times texting the phone no. that was provided to me be Goody, the owner of the Royal Pest Service himself called me to address my problem on the weekend! I was surprised and also realize that the owner of the company does take pride of their service and assure me that they are rectifying the problem and advised me on solution. I am vary satisfied with the level of service and quality of this company.Anyone that need termite pest service, look no further!
Linda Springsteen
12:19 17 Jul 21
They have met my needs for over 20 years. I have my termite bond and home pest control services with them.Very pleased with the service and professional/knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended.
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15:38 11 Mar 21
our tech-Julius is so helpful. even if he is in our area and it's not a spray day he comes by to check on the lawn and he leaves us a note. we can ask him any question and he always give a clear answer.the office is always so helpful as well.
Richard Alleger
16:19 26 Feb 21
I met with Mike, we went over what I was hoping to accomplish with my yard and the fact that we have small children. He was helpful, informative and within 3 days Isaac had already reached out to let me know when he would be starting. It was the same week to make it all that much better! Thanks Mike and Isaac, looking forward to the results.
David Womack
18:23 19 Feb 21
I've cared for my lawn for a long time. This fall, weeds just took over and I needed help. I checked neighboring lawns and found the best looking lawns used Royal. I saw Robert Mendez spraying a neighbors lawn and talked to him as he was wrapping up. He kindly took my name and Mike called within hours. We signed up for services and Robert came back and sprayed the yard and offered some great advice. He came back 2 weeks later and retreated a couple spots and again offered some great advice. I really appreciated the personal touch and can see a dramatic improvement in such a short amount of time.
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