This Holiday Season, Keep the Cheer, Not the Pests.

As the holidays roll around, we eagerly await our packages. But while we're excited to see our orders arrive, be mindful of one unwelcome holiday guest: pests. Many insects are particularly active during winter, and sometimes packages bring unexpected hitchhikers.

Why Pests Love Packages

Cardboard boxes are porous and can carry a scent that attracts insects like silverfish, cockroaches, or even spiders. Packages left outdoors for long periods can become a shelter for bugs, especially if the weather turns cold or wet.

Common Pests Hiding in Your Packages

• Cockroaches: Known to crawl into cardboard boxes, especially if food particles or fragrant materials are inside.

• Silverfish: These tiny insects love paper and cardboard; the glue in packaging materials can attract them.

• Spiders: Spiders may hide in crevices or cracks of packages, seeking a quiet, dark place to stay until they find a more permanent shelter.

Tips to Help You this Holiday Season

• Inspect packages before bringing them inside

• Open packages outside when possible

• Dispose of packing materials quickly

• Avoid bringing cardboard boxes into bedrooms

• Clean and vacuum regularly during the Holidays

If You Find Pests

If you find pests inside a package, immediately dispose of it and thoroughly clean the area. Depending on the type of pest, you may need to treat the area with an appropriate pest control solution or contact a professional.

Happy Holidays, and here's to a pest-free season! 🎄