You might not be as crazy as you think. That noise you hear in your walls and attic that sounds like a bear cub, could actually be a mouse, bat, raccoon or squirrel.

For many homeowners, the changing seasons bring with them a common concern – unwanted house guests in the form of insects, rodents, and other critters. These animals often seek shelter from the cold or a place to nest, and they can become quite a nuisance.

Dane Maier, Training Coordinator and Supervisor at Kwik Kill Pest Control, says, “Many times they are going into the corners of your siding, attic space, or insulation in order to beat the cold weather. They also seek shelter in your home for protection from predators.”

 He said that many common invaders follow certain cycles. For example, fall invaders operate on a 12-year cycle. This means that how much we see them varies depending on their position in the cycle. 

“If they’re at year two or three in their cycle, we’re probably not going to see quite as many out and about,” says Maier. “If they’re closer to that 10 or 12 year mark, they will be more prevalent. Understanding these cycles can help predict when certain pests will be more or less active in a given year.”

You might not be as crazy as you think. That noise you hear in your walls and attic that sounds like a bear cub, could actually be a mouse, bat, raccoon or squirrel.
For many homeowners, the changing seasons bring with them a common concern – unwanted house guests in the form of insects, rodents, and other critters. These animals often seek shelter from the cold or a place to nest, and they can become quite a nuisance.
Dane Maier, Training Coordinator and Supervisor at Kwik Kill Pest Control, says, “Many times they are going into the corners of your siding, attic space, or insulation in order to beat the cold weather. They also seek shelter in your home for protection from predators.”
 He said that many common invaders follow certain cycles. For example, fall invaders operate on a 12-year cycle. This means that how much we see them varies depending on their position in the cycle. 
“If they’re at year two or three in their cycle, we’re probably not going to see quite as many out and about,” says Maier. “If they’re closer to that 10 or 12 year mark, they will be more prevalent. Understanding these cycles can help predict when certain pests will be more or less active in a given year.”

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