FALL PEST CONTROL

As temperatures drop in Southwestern Ontario, many pests begin looking for warm, sheltered places to spend the winter. This makes fall a critical time for preventative and active pest management across homes, businesses, and farms.

Rural Routes Pest Control provides customized seasonal solutions, including inspections, treatments, and prevention strategies, designed to stop fall pests before they become a bigger problem. Our team knows the unique pressures of rural, urban, and agricultural settings and offers targeted plans to keep your property pest-free.

RESIDENTIAL

Asian Beetles, Ladybugs, Cluster Flies, Spiders, Roaches, Mice, Bedbugs, Wasps

When cooler weather arrives, homeowners often notice pests trying to move indoors.

Common Fall Residential Pest Activity

Asian lady beetles (often mistaken for ladybugs) clustering on siding and slipping inside through cracks
Cluster flies gathering in attics, wall voids, and around windows
Spiders moving indoors in search of warmth and prey
Cockroaches spreading in kitchens and bathrooms
Mice entering basements, garages, crawl spaces, and attics
Bedbugs hitchhiking on clothing, luggage, and furniture during seasonal travel
Wasps lingering around eaves, decks, and outdoor living spaces.

How We Protect Your Home in Fall

Targeted pesticide application to deter overwintering insects
Rodent control by installing bait stations as needed
Bedbug detection and treatment
Safe treatment of active wasp nests around homes, sheds, and play areas

Worried about pests moving indoors this fall? Protect your home before they settle in—contact us today to schedule your fall treatment.

Commercial

Rodents, Roaches, Cluster Flies, Asian Beetles, Ladybugs, Spiders, Wasps

Businesses, especially food service, hospitality, offices, and warehouses, face pest pressure in

the fall as rodents and insects seek warmth and shelter.

Common Fall Commerical Pest Activity

Mice and rats invading kitchens, warehouses, and storage areas
Cockroaches spreading through food prep and break areas
Cluster flies, Asian beetles (often mistaken for ladybugs) collecting around windows and lights
Spiders moving into corners, basements, and utility rooms
Wasps becoming aggressive near dumpsters, entryways, and outdoor customer areas

How We Protect Your Business in Fall

Controlling rodent activity with regular inspections
Cockroach management using insecticides, such as bait, and sanitation improvements
Overwintering insect control with residual treatments near entry points and light fixtures
Discreet monitoring services to maintain health and safety compliance without customer
disruption
Professional treatment of wasp nests in and around commercial properties to protect staff and customers

Keep your business pest-free and compliant this season. Book a discreet fall inspection and treatment plan with our licensed team.

Agricultural

Rodents, Moths, Cluster Flies, Beetles, Spiders, Wasps

Fall harvest season makes barns, grain storage, and equipment vulnerable to infestations. Pests can threaten crops, stored products, and farm structures.

Common Fall Agricultural Pest Activity

Mice and rats entering barns, silos, and storage sheds
Stored product insects infesting harvested grain and feed
Cluster flies and beetles gathering around barn windows and siding
Spiders nesting in storage areas and equipment
Wasps nesting in barns, outbuildings, and around equipment, creating safety hazards for workers

How We Protect Your Farm in Fall

Rodent control for barns, silos, and storage sheds
Stored grain protection with approved insecticides
Preventative sprays around barn to deter cluster flies and beetles
Safe treatment of wasp nests from barns, silos, and work areas to reduce stings during harvest

Safeguard your harvest and storage facilities from fall pests. Call now to arrange preventative treatments before infestations take hold.