The holidays are here—twinkling lights, cozy gatherings, and… uninvited pests? In this episode of Bug Busters Pest Pulse, we’re diving into the hidden ways spiders, roaches, rodents, and other critters can sneak into your home during the busiest season of the year.

You’ll learn simple, practical steps to keep your celebrations merry and pest-free, including:

• How to set up a safe unpacking zone for holiday deliveries

• What to look for when inspecting packages before they come inside

• Tips for choosing and checking a pest-free Christmas tree

• Why mechanical prevention beats chemical sprays in a decorated home

• When it’s time to call a pro for help

Whether you’re a full-on holiday decorator or a minimalist with a single wreath, these tips will help protect your home, health, and peace of mind all season long.

Grab a cup of hot cocoa and hit play—let’s keep the holidays joyful, healthy, and pest-free.

Welcome to Bug Busters Pest Pulse! In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest seasonal questions homeowners search for every year: what pests come inside in the fall—and how do you stop them? As temperatures drop, pests don’t “disappear.” They move in. We break down the top autumn pests that invade homes for warmth, food, and shelter, and show you exactly how to protect your space before infestations start.

You’ll learn how to spot early warning signs of rodents (mice and rats)—like droppings, gnaw marks, nighttime scratching, and hidden nests—and why they’re more than a nuisance. We cover the real risks, including contamination, disease spread, and costly damage to insulation and wiring. Next, we dive into cockroach activity in fall, why kitchens and bathrooms are prime targets, and how roaches trigger allergies, asthma, and foodborne illness. We also talk about spiders in the autumn months—the helpful ones that eat other pests, and the dangerous look-alikes to watch for, including black widows and brown recluses.

Finally, we lay out a simple, proven fall pest prevention checklist:

• Seal entry points (doors, windows, siding gaps, utility lines, foundation cracks)

• Eliminate food and water sources with airtight storage and moisture control

• Reduce outdoor harborages like leaf piles, wood stacks, and overgrown landscaping

• Know when to call a professional pest control team for safe, effective treatment

If you want your home to stay cozy for you—not for pests—this episode gives you a clear, practical action plan to stay ahead of the fall invasion.

Listen now and get ready to keep your home pest-free all season long.

In this festive edition of Bug Busters Pest Pulse, host Court Parker unwraps everything you need to know to keep your home safe, clean, and pest-free during the holiday season. With guests arriving, ovens baking, and the hustle of holiday cheer in full swing, now is the perfect time to get ahead of potential pest problems before they crash your celebrations.

This episode covers:

• 🎄 Common Holiday Pests: Why ants, rodents, and pantry pests love your holiday setup — and how to stop them

• 🧰 Entry Point Sealing Tips: Learn how to inspect and block pest access around windows, doors, chimneys, and utility lines

• 🍪 Food Safety During Gatherings: Keep sugary treats, leftovers, and trash from attracting pests — before, during, and after the party

• ✈️ Travel-Proof Your Home: Going away for the holidays? We walk through pest-proofing tactics while you're out of town

• 🧹 Cleaning Routines That Work: Holiday-specific cleaning hacks that drastically reduce your risk of indoor infestations

Plus, you'll hear about practical products (like airtight containers, door sweeps, and chimney caps) and seasonal habits (like rotating pantry stock and minimizing clutter) that make your home far less appealing to pests of all kinds.

Whether you're hosting a full house or traveling to see loved ones, this episode gives you actionable tips to help you enjoy the season without uninvited critters.

➔ Tune in to make your holiday celebrations joyful, stress-free, and pest-free!