Even though the holiday music is on air in the Capital Region, the day after Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season for many. Although everyone celebrates differently - some will begin by shopping for Black Friday deals while others begin the decoration process. If you choose to begin by digging out the holiday boxes and removing the dust from precious decorations and unpacking strand after strand of twinkling lights, don’t be alarmed if you discover a nest of mice or other creatures.
Holiday decorations that sit in boxes, undisturbed for long periods of time in the attic, basement or closet, provide the perfect hiding spots for pests. The usual culprits are beetles, mice, spiders and weevils. Mice will make nests out of cozy stockings, spiders will spin webs into your wreaths and weevils will burrow into your potpourri.
In order to keep your decorations free of pests and prevent nasty surprises, The National Pest Management Association and Thomas Pest Services recommend these prevention tips:
If you're faced with a real infestation, consult a pest management professional to determine the best course of action. Thomas Pest Services, your pest control expert wants to protect your health, family, friends, children, pets and property against pests. Thomas Pest Services, a local, family owned pest management company - Contact us by phone 1-877-518-2847, email, twitter, or facebook for your free estimate and inspection today.