Ask Angi: How Can I Control Pests in Winter?

As temperatures drop, many insects and rodents look for warm shelter, steady food, and safe places to wait out the season.

Ants can be very active indoors during winter. Dreamstime/TNS

By Angie Hicks Ask Angi

When cold weather sets in, it’s tempting to assume pest problems go into hibernation along with the garden. Unfortunately, winter doesn’t drive pests away. As temperatures drop, many insects and rodents look for warm shelter, steady food, and safe places to wait out the season, and your home makes an appealing spot.