ow and during the months ahead the weather starts a gradual change, causing changes in pest problems as well.  Some of these fall invading pests have already begun looking for food indoors, or a more protected place to spend the winter.  Unfortunately, homes and other buildings are exactly what many of the fall invaders are looking for.
Some common fall invaders:
Rats and mice are certainly the "pests from hell" no one wants.  These have been multiplying outdoors all season, and now are searching more aggressively for ways to get indoors.
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Wasp and yellowjacket queens overwinter in protected places, and start new colonies in the spring.
Many kinds of crickets invade homes, sometimes in large numbers.
Ant colonies are huge this time of year, and some species become more aggressive invaders.
Other common fall invaders include elm leaf beetles, boxelder bugs, cluster flies, earwigs, root weevils, cockroaches, sowbugs, pillbugs, millipedes, and centipedes.
It's during these months ahead that our professional pest management services are especially important to protect you, your home, belongings, and pets, from pests that can cause damage or are health risks.
Lady bugs, particularly the multi-colored Asian lady beetle pictured at left, can become very abundant.  The insect was introduced to control crop pests, and then starting unexpectedly becoming an indoor pest.  Some people are allergic to this beetle when it invades in large numbers.