Humidification Can Make You Feel Comfortable But Can Help The Pests
Used to be that homes became very dry in the winter. This is because the outside humidity is down and the heating systems will dry out the air. The problem with the low humidity is that people started to develop dry skin, itching, and became more sensitive to dust. Today, a real benefit to the comfort of the homeowner is the addition of moisture to the air. Humidifiers can be added to heating systems or can be purchased as free-standing units to moisten the air.
Dry air in the winter was very stressful for insect pests. Insects need moisture and by removing the moisture, many insects were controlled or at least reproducing was slowed. By humidifying the air, the insects are no longer stressed due to lack of moisture in the air. What has made a living environment more comfortable for us, makes the living environment more comfortable for pests, too.
During winter, don’t assume that insect pests take a vacation away from your home or office. Watch out for any signs of insects and contact your pest control company at the first sign. They can do a thorough inspection periodically and will control the pests and make your living environment comfortable.