In some instances, when temperatures on the exterior are colder than that of the interior, they may exit the colony and find their way into the home’s interior. This scenario can be particularly distressing, whether or not allergies are a factor. 

Certain actions can make insect intrusion into your living space more likely, and should be avoided: 

• Application of over the counter insecticide products can repel them from their exit route
• Exclusion/sealing measures taken while the insects are still nesting inside

An incorrectly completed exclusion or treatment can force entire colonies of stinging insects to push further into the home in pursuit of a new exit route. If an active nest remains inside of a structure when the outside temperatures drop, these insects will naturally gravitate towards the warmer interior living areas for the winter.

Our Process

Abra Kadabra utilizes the Integrated Pest Management approach to wildlife and pest control. In addition to treating a pest issue, we look at how to modify the environment that creates the problem. This means making recommendations regarding harborage areas, food and water sources for local pests and wildlife.

Performing exclusion is an effective form of long term pest prevention, and is more environmentally responsible than repeated or excessive pesticide applications. 

Process Elements:

• Treat the active problem
• Exclude to prevent a recurrence
• Habitat modification (examples include cleaning gutters, moving wood piles away from the structure, cleaning up food and water sources)
  
  

Benefits:

• This method of prevention has the added benefit of being more environmentally friendly than traditional control, as it limits the chemical applications that will be necessary in the future. There may still be instances of exterior nesting, such as in standard soffit overhangs or other locations conducive to insect harborage, but we are highly effective in eliminating intrusion locations into your home itself.