The holiday season brings joy, warmth, and the chance to gather with loved ones. But it also invites uninvited guests like pantry pests, ants, and mice that can spoil your Thanksgiving celebrations. These pests find your home especially attractive during this time because of the abundance of food and cozy hiding spots. Taking steps to prevent them before your guests arrive ensures your holiday remains festive and stress-free.

As the weather cools and homes across Alabama get a little cozier, two familiar fall invaders start showing up: brown marmorated stink bugs and Asian lady beetles. You might see them on your windows, clustering around the sunny side of your house, or randomly appearing inside your home. Read further to discover the real reason they seem to come out of nowhere.

As the cooler weather settles into Alabama, many people breathe a sigh of relief thinking the bugs have finally packed their bags and moved on. Unfortunately, they haven’t. While you might see fewer pests outside during winter, that doesn’t mean they’re gone. Most of them are simply shifting gears, seeking shelter, or waiting for warmer days, and many choose your home to do it. Here’s why November pest control is one of the smartest steps you can take.

As the leaves start to fall and the air turns crisp, most of us are getting cozy indoors — but we’re not the only ones. Every October, homeowners across Alabama notice strange, armored-looking bugs turning up inside. They move slowly, hide in corners, and wear what looks like a coat of dust. Meet the Masked Hunter and his relative, the Assassin Bug — nature’s little hitmen, and the latest uninvited guests to join the fall migration indoors.

As the weather cools and fall leaves cover the ground, humans start pulling out sweaters, stocking up on hot cocoa, and making plans for cozy nights in. But guess what? You’re not the only one preparing for winter. Bugs and rodents have been “prepping” since before it was cool. In fact, pests might be the original survivalists. The problem is—they’re prepping inside your home.

Pumpkins, hay bales, cornstalks — they’re all part of the perfect fall porch setup. But for pests, that’s basically an invitation to move in. Spiders, beetles, and even ants treat your front porch like it’s their favorite coffee shop. Pumpkin spice season is meant for you — not your eight-legged “friends.” Enjoy your lattes, your porch décor, and your cozy fall evenings, without sharing them with pests.