Occasional Invader Identification & Prevention

Occasional invaders are those insects that don’t typically invade human structures but generally make their way into homes or businesses either by accident or in pursuit of safe sheltering locations during unfavorable weather conditions. Occasional invaders may be a problem year-round, and it’s important to keep your property guarded against occasional invader bugs to ensure your interior and exterior areas stay pest-free.

While there are many different types of occasional invaders, centipedes, field crickets, house crickets, and tree crickets are some of the most problematic in our area.

Most occasional invaders aren’t dangerous beyond creating nuisance problems on your property and damaging items with their droppings. However, some occasional invaders do carry diseases, and the longer these pests are allowed on your property, the higher your risk of illness. It’s also frightening to see occasional invaders everywhere you look, which ruins your peaceful existence.

Occasional invaders tend to gravitate to properties that provide plenty of access to food, water, and shelter. If your structure has lots of gaps that allow pests inside, food or drinks left out, or moisture issues, you may start experiencing problems with occasional invaders throughout the year.

Typically, occasional elevators are outside on your property, hiding in piles of debris, woodpiles, long grass, or near trash cans and compost piles. Once they invade interior areas, you may find occasional elevators around windows and doors, in kitchens and food storage areas, or inside basements, garages, or other dark, secluded spaces.

Get rid of occasional invaders by contacting Accurate Pest Control at the first sign of these pests on your property. Our technicians will help you identify which occasional invaders are causing issues on your property and provide you with home pest control and commercial pest control solutions to effectively get rid of these pests.

Call us now to get started removing occasional invaders from your indoor and outdoor areas.

The following prevention tips for occasional invaders will help you keep these pests at bay year-round.

• Make sure that outdoor areas are clear of debris piles, store woodpiles in elevated areas, and cut back long grass and overgrown foliage to eliminate hiding spots for occasional invaders.
• Take time to seal cracks around your property’s foundation, doors, and windows to keep occasional invaders out.
• Pest-proof your property by installing sturdy window and door screens, weatherstripping, and door sweeps.
• Always store leftover food properly, clean up food and drink spills, and never leave out dirty dishes, as the odor of these items often attracts occasional invaders.
• Fix moisture issues around your property and ensure interior spaces are well-ventilated to prevent humid or damp conditions.

Reach out to Accurate Pest Control today for more prevention advice or pest removal assistance.