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Winter in Spokane means lower temperatures, which drives rodents like mice and rats to seek warmth indoors. Unfortunately, these pests often see your home as the perfect spot to nest. Rodents don’t just bring discomfort—they can also damage your home’s structure, chew through wiring, and spread diseases. As winter approaches, it’s essential to take proactive steps to keep these unwanted guests out. Here’s what you need to know about effective winter rodent-proofing techniques for your Spokane-area home.
Effective Winter Pest Control Solutions
Common Pests Seeking Warmth in Crawl Spaces: Mice, Rats, and Spiders
Why Winter Is Key to Stopping Infestations
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Expert Winter Tips for Rodent and Spider Control
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By following pheromone trails laid by scout ants from their colony, foraging ants can gather and store food efficiently. A scout ant first leaves the nest in search of food, wandering somewhat randomly until it discovers something edible. It then consumes some of the food and returns to the nest in a direct line.
By following pheromone trails laid by scout ants from their colony, foraging ants can gather and store food efficiently. A scout ant first leaves the nest in search of food, wandering somewhat randomly until it discovers something edible. It then consumes some of the food and returns to the nest in a direct line. It seems scout ants can observe and recall visual cues that enable them to navigate quickly back to the nest. Along the return route, the scout ants leave a trail of pheromones—which are special scents they secrete—that guide their nestmates to the food.
Argentine ants, native to South America, now inhabit every continent except Antarctica due to accidental introductions. Each ant colony has a distinctive chemical profile that enables members of the group to recognize one another and alerts the colony to the presence of strangers. Scientists recently discovered that massive supercolonies in Europe, North America, and Japan all share the same chemical profile, meaning they are, in essence, a global supercolony of ants.