Occasional Invader Identification 

Are Occasional Invaders Dangerous?

Occasional invaders that move into our homes cause little damage to the structure, and don't pose significant health risks. However, they often migrate inside in large numbers, becoming a big annoyance. Occasional invaders and other pests don’t belong in our homes whether they are dangerous or not. They can spread bacteria to surfaces and contaminate food sources.

Understanding Occasional Invader Infestations

An occasional invader infestation is often the symptom of a larger problem in or around your home that you need to address. If what has allowed occasional invaders in your home isn’t fixed, there is the potential for other, more dangerous, and destructive pests to move inside. Things like gaps or other openings in your home’s structure, cracks in the foundation, gaps under doors, and spaces around utilities will allow occasional invaders into your home.

Leaky pipes, roof damage, or openings around windows or doors allow water to seep into your home and cause damage. Many occasional invaders have high moisture needs; therefore, high humidity levels and pooling water attracts them and other pests to your home.

Common Hiding Spots for Occasional Invaders

Outside occasional invaders often live in damp areas in mulch, flowerbeds, gardens, and under landscaping ties, trash cans, or woodpiles. Since occasional invaders often live outside near your house, it is easy for them to find a gap and move into our homes. Once inside, they move into naturally damp areas like basements, crawlspaces, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and bathrooms. They hide under things like cardboard boxes, under folded linens or towels, in walls voids near water pipes, and under sinks, or behind tubs.