Quick Answer
As temperatures drop in October, pests aggressively seek shelter. To prevent a winter infestation, you must seal foundation gaps, install sweeps on exterior doors, cap your chimney, and have a professional apply a residual exterior barrier treatment before the first hard freeze.
Your Fall Defense Strategy
Seal the Foundation
Use silicone caulk and copper mesh to fill any gap larger than a quarter of an inch where pipes enter the home.
Trim Vegetation
Cut back bushes and tree branches so they are at least 18 inches away from your siding.
Comparison Breakdown
Without Fall Defense
- Mice nest in insulation
- Boxelder bugs swarm siding
- Spiders overwinter in basement
With Ankora Fall Defense
- Exterior barrier applied
- Entry points sealed
- Zero winter pest activity
Common Questions Before Hiring
Are quotes free?
Yes. We offer 100% free phone consultations and in-person inspections with zero obligation to buy.
How fast can you get here?
For emergencies like active wasp nests or severe infestations, we often provide same-day or next-day service.
Are the treatments safe?
We prioritize EPA-approved, botanical, and micro-encapsulated treatments that dry fast and are safe for kids and pets.
Do you guarantee your work?
Absolutely. If pests return between your scheduled seasonal treatments, we return and re-treat at no extra cost.
Do I have to sign a contract?
We offer both one-time emergency services without contracts, and discounted annual protection plans for year-round peace of mind.
What areas do you serve?
We provide rapid response pest control throughout the entire Twin Cities metro area and surrounding suburbs.
The Ankora Advantage
SUCCESS STORYThe Thanksgiving Surprise
A family in Plymouth skipped their fall pest control. During Thanksgiving dinner, a mouse ran across the kitchen floor. Since then, they have been on our annual plan, and their home has been 100% rodent-free for three winters straight. (Note: Fictionalized example.)
Book an Inspection *Note: This is a fictionalized example based on common customer experiences to maintain HIPAA/privacy compliance.Topic FAQs
Liquid treatments are difficult below freezing, but we can still perform interior exclusion and rodent baiting.
They don't bite or cause structural damage, but their feces can stain walls and curtains.
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Schedule your free inspection today and let our Twin Cities experts handle the rest.
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