Holiday Pest Prevention Tips

The holiday season brings cheer—but it can also bring pests into your home. Seasonal pests often hide in holiday decorations, storage boxes, and even plants. At Legacy, we help families in Arkansas keep their homes safe year-round, and following these holiday pest prevention tips can ensure your holidays stay happy and pest-free.

By following a few easy steps, you can avoid bringing unwanted visitors into your home while decorating, baking, and enjoying the season.

Inspect Holiday Plants and Trees

• Shake out live trees and wreaths – Before bringing them indoors, shake them to remove insects or eggs hiding in the needles or leaves.

• Check for nests – Inspect all branches, leaves, and stems for signs of insects or spider webs.

Examine Holiday Storage Boxes

• Unpack outside – When retrieving decorations from the attic, basement, or storage room, unpack the boxes outside to check for pests.

• Look for droppings or gnaw marks – Mice and other rodents may build nests in stored items.

• Use plastic bins – Store decorations in sturdy, sealed containers that prevent pests from chewing or entering.

Protect Food Ingredients

• Check for stored product pests – Moths, grain beetles, and other pests can infest flour, dried fruit, and baking supplies.

• Use secure containers – Store ingredients in plastic or ceramic containers with tight lids to prevent infestation.

Seal Your Home

• Inspect for entry points – Cold weather drives pests indoors. Check for gaps around pipes, cracks in the foundation, or areas under the house where water collects.

• Seal and repair – Close any openings to prevent rodents, insects, and other pests from entering.

Professional Holiday Pest Prevention

Even with precautions, some pests may still find their way inside. At Legacy, our general pest control services help protect homes during the holiday season and all year long. We combine inspections, treatments, and ongoing prevention to give families peace of mind.

Keep Holidays Happy and Pest-Free

Holiday pest prevention doesn’t have to be complicated. By inspecting decorations, storing items properly, securing ingredients, and sealing your home, you can enjoy a festive, worry-free season. Combining these tips with professional guidance from a trusted, family-owned company ensures your home stays safe and cheerful.