Fall Pest Check:
Top 7 Pests Trying to Move Into Your Home in September (and How to Stop Them)
Fall in Alberta means cozy nights, colourful leaves… and pests getting ready to move into your home. As temperatures drop in September, rodents, spiders, ants, cluster flies and other overwintering insects start looking for a warm place to spend the winter – and your house is prime real estate.
Mice and rats can squeeze through gaps as small as a dime, quickly turning a tiny crack into a full‑blown infestation. Spiders follow their food source indoors, while ants look for new access to moisture and crumbs in kitchens and bathrooms. Cluster flies and other overwintering insects gather around sunny exterior walls, then slip inside through gaps around windows, attic vents and siding.
The good news: a little prevention in September goes a long way. Walk the exterior of your home and seal gaps around doors, windows, utility lines and foundation cracks with caulking and weatherstripping. Install door sweeps, repair torn window screens, and add mesh to vents where appropriate. In the yard, trim vegetation away from the house, stack firewood off the ground and away from exterior walls, and clear leaf piles and debris where pests like to hide.
Inside, reduce attractants by storing food in sealed containers, fixing moisture issues, decluttering storage areas and vacuuming regularly around baseboards and corners.
Want pests to stay outside where they belong? Assassin Pest Control offers professional fall pest inspections and targeted treatments for homeowners in Red Deer, Airdrie and surrounding areas. Book your September Fall Pest Check today and stop rodents, spiders, ants and overwintering insects before they settle in for the season. Call Assassin Pest Control now or request your appointment online to protect your home before the real invasion begins.