Protect your home from winter pests
As the temperatures drop in Knoxville, pests like rodents, spiders, and stink bugs start looking for a warm place to spend the winter. Your home can become an inviting refuge if you’re not careful. Taking a few preventive steps now can save you headaches later, and Pest Ops is here to help.
In this blog
- How to seal entry points to stop rodents and insects from sneaking into your home.
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Simple ways to reduce indoor attractants that draw pests during winter.
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The benefits of Pest Ops’ professional exclusion and seasonal pest control services.
Sealing Entry Points
One of the most important things you can do is seal up entry points. Rodents and other pests can slip through tiny cracks around doors, windows, and utility lines. Weatherstripping doors and windows, sealing gaps with caulk or expandable foam, and checking vents, chimneys, and areas around plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems can go a long way in keeping them out. Even trimming low-hanging branches near your roof can help reduce access points.
Reduce attractants
Inside your home, reducing what attracts pests is just as important. Keep food sealed, avoid clutter near walls, and store firewood away from the foundation.
Here are some key actions to winter-proof your home:
- Seal gaps and cracks around doors, windows, and utility lines to block pest entry.
- Protect plumbing, HVAC, and electrical access points—these are common ways pests sneak inside.
- Minimize indoor attractants by storing food securely and keeping clutter away from walls and basements.
Winter exclusion pest control services
Pest Ops also offers professional exclusion services to keep pests out for good. Our team will inspect your home, address seasonal invaders, and provide integrated pest management that combines prevention, monitoring, and safe treatments.
For homeowners looking for more comprehensive protection, service plans like PestPrevent™, PestComplete™, and PestComplete+™ offer quarterly pest management, seasonal invader control, mosquito services, and advanced termite protection.
Pest Ops is committed to eco-friendly solutions too. Our organic and low-toxicity treatments protect your home while keeping beneficial insects and the environment safe.
Don’t wait until pests make themselves at home. Schedule a free inspection with Pest Ops to create a customized winter pest-proofing plan and keep your home cozy and pest-free.
Call (865) 966-0750 to schedule your inspection today!