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As Christmas approaches and everyone starts pulling the decorations out of the loft, untangling the fairy lights, and dusting off the tree, something else starts to make itself known behind the scenes. While most people are winding down for the year, several winter pests are only just warming up. December is a key month for pest activity and although it may feel cold and quiet outside, inside our homes a lot more could be happening than you think.

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As Christmas approaches and everyone starts pulling the decorations out of the loft, untangling the fairy lights, and dusting off the tree, something else starts to make itself known behind the scenes. While most people are winding down for the year, several winter pests are only just warming up. December is a key month for pest activity and although it may feel cold and quiet outside, inside our homes a lot more could be happening than you think.

As the temperature drops and the darker evenings set in, many of the UK’s most common pests begin shifting their focus from outdoor spaces to the warmth and shelter of our homes. November marks a key turning point in the pest calendar, when some of the most persistent invaders make their presence known. This month, rodents are still causing chaos as they seek warmth, bed bugs are becoming more noticeable after a busy travel season, and spiders are venturing indoors in search of a cosy spot to wait out the winter.

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As the days grow shorter and the chill of autumn creeps in, the pest landscape begins to change. October is a transitional month, when some familiar summer pests start to disappear, while others take advantage of the cooler conditions to become even more active. For households and gardens across the UK, knowing which pests to look out for can make all the difference in staying one step ahead.