Madison Magazine March-April 2025 | Page 24

Home Services

Small renovations that make a big impact

As any seasoned party host knows, guests can some�mes overstay their welcome. But what about guests that were never welcome in the first place? Pests can wreak havoc on a home, contribu�ng to significant and costly damage and poten- �ally exposing residents, par�cularly pets, to harmfulillnesses.

Pest infesta�on can occur any �me of year, but homeowners may be most likely to see signs of infesta�on during spring cleaning sessions in areas o�he home where they didn’ t spend much �me in the previous months, such as a�cs and garages. As spring cleaning season kicks off, individuals cankeep an eye open for the following signs of pest infesta�on.

· Nes�ng materials: Pests may drag certain nes�ng materials from outdoor areas into a home. Leaves and grass clippings as well as twigs may be usedto construct a warm nest in interior spaces. Pests also transport nes�ng materials that are inside a home to other areas of a home that are moresecluded. Fabric, paper products, including chewed cardboard, and insula�on

seen in unusual spaces may be le� behind by pests nes�ng in otherareas. If there’ s a trail of such materials, follow it to see if you can find a nest.

· Pets behaving strangely: Pets can’ t tell their owners if there’ s pests in a home, but they may exhibit signs sugges�ng an infesta�on. Pets may start scratching at walls and doors with their paws or sniffingaround areas where they can smell pests.

· Unexplained odors: Foul odors are not necessarily indica�ve of a pest infesta�on,

as such aromas could indicate a range of issues. But pest feces can produce a foul odor, and some pest infesta�ons canlead to mold growth that also produces unpleasant smells.

Destroyed items: Certain pests may gnaw or chew on items, including electrical wires, home furnishings and food packaging. Homeowners who keep a stocked pantry of dry goods and no�ce packageshave been damaged or chewed through likely have a pest infesta�on.

· Droppings: Of course, droppings are a telltale indicator of a pest infesta�on. Rodent droppings are small, black and shaped like a grain of rice. Pests such as termites might leave pellet-shaped droppingsin their wake.

Signs of pest infesta�on may be discovered during spring cleaning sessions. If homeowners suspect pest infesta�ons in their home, they can examine out-of-theway spaces with a flashlight and contact apest control specialist to iden�fy and address any issues they uncover.

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