Rotting Pumpkins Can Attract Unwanted Company
Carved or uncarved pumpkins on your porch add plenty of fall charm, but as they start to sag and soften, they turn into a snack station for pests. The sweet, rotting scent attracts mice searching for food, ants looking for easy pickings, and even flies ready to lay eggs in the mess.
Instead of tossing old pumpkins into the yard, bag them and dispose of them in a sealed bin, or compost them properly, well away from your home.
Firewood and Fall Decorations Make Great Hideouts
A fire pit night is one of fall’s best traditions, but stacked wood, decorative hay bales, and other fall decor can provide insects and rodents with places to tuck away out of sight. Once they’re comfortable there, it’s only a short trip inside.
Store woodpiles at least 20 feet from your home and inspect them before bringing any wood indoors. Inspect your decorations to ensure pests aren’t hiding out.
Sweet Snacks Can Invite Sneaky Guests
Fall treats are hard to resist, whether it’s pies fresh from the oven, Halloween candy, or leftover desserts. But those same goodies are just as tempting to ants, roaches, and mice, who can detect even tiny crumbs or spills from across the room.
Keep treats in airtight containers, clean up spills immediately, and wipe down counters and tables after parties or baking sessions.
Stored Decorations Hide Creepy Crawlers
When it’s time to swap out décor, those boxes from your attic or garage could be housing more than pumpkins and wreaths. Spiders, silverfish, and rats love cardboard boxes and cozy, undisturbed corners.
Store decorations in sealed plastic bins and inspect them before bringing them inside.
Chilly Nights Bring Pests Inside
Even though fall in North Atlanta doesn’t get freezing, cooler evenings are enough to send pests searching for warmth. Mice, spiders, and cockroaches can slip through small gaps around doors, windows, and vents, looking for cozy spots to settle.
A fall pest check from got bugs? can help find and seal these entry points before unwelcome guests make themselves at home.
Enjoy Fall—Without the Pests
At got bugs?, we know that North Atlanta’s mild autumn weather keeps pests active longer than many homeowners expect. Whether you’re dealing with mice sneaking in for warmth, spiders searching for their next meal, or other pests hanging around your home, we can help.
Our experienced team provides comprehensive pest control across the North Atlanta metro area, including Braselton, Smyrna, and Johns Creek, helping you protect your home so you can enjoy fall the way it’s meant to be: cozy, comfortable, and pest-free.
Schedule your fall pest inspection with got bugs? today and keep the season fun for you, not for the pests.
