Cornerstone Pest Control

10/29/2026

🏢 Is Your Commercial Property Ready for Winter?

As temperatures drop, rodents and other pests begin looking for ways inside. For property managers, now is the time to get ahead of potential problems!

From loading docks and utility openings to storage rooms and waste areas, a thorough fall facility inspection can help identify vulnerabilities before pests move in.

👇🏼 Our latest blog shares practical inspection tips to help keep your commercial property protected this season.

Use this fall facility inspection guide to identify pest entry points and protect commercial properties before winter arrives.

10/27/2026

🕷️ HALLOWEEN SPIDER CHALLENGE! 🎃

Think you know your eight-legged neighbors?

We've rounded up FOUR spiders found right here in the Northeast, and we're putting your spider knowledge to the test!

How many can you identify?

Take a close look at the numbered spiders and drop your guesses in the comments! 👇

No Googling! Let's see who can get all four right.

10/22/2026

The best time to deal with a winter pest problem? Before it starts! 🏠

By late October, mice are already searching for warm, sheltered places to settle in. And once they've found their way inside, they're not likely to leave on their own!

That's why exclusion is such an important part of pest prevention. Rather than simply addressing pests after they've moved in, exclusion focuses on identifying and closing off the ways they're getting inside.

At Cornerstone, we take a proactive approach to protecting your home. Don't wait for the scratching, scurrying, or other signs of unwanted guests! Call our team today at 603-395-9200.

10/20/2026

🍂 Fall Checklist for Your Garage & Shed

As temperatures drop across New England, mice, spiders, and other pests start searching for warm, sheltered places to spend the colder months. Your garage and shed can be prime real estate!

A few simple steps can help keep unwanted visitors out:
🔹 Seal the gaps: Check around garage doors, windows, and utility openings for potential entry points.
🔹 Store items wisely: Keep cardboard boxes, seasonal decorations, and other belongings off the floor when possible. Use sealed plastic bins for extra protection.
🔹 Eliminate food sources: Store grass seed, birdseed, and pet food in tightly sealed containers.
🔹 Clear the clutter: Remove leaves, debris, and unnecessary items around the exterior that provide hiding spots.
🔹 Check for activity: Look for droppings, chewed materials, or nesting signs before winter arrives.

A little prevention now can save you from a bigger pest problem later!

📲 Noticing signs of mice or other unwanted pests? Our team is here to help protect your home as the seasons change, call us today at 603-395-9200!

10/15/2026

🍂🐁 Why Do Pests Prepare for Winter Earlier Than You Think?

With colder temperatures heading our way, we're not the only ones preparing for the change in seasons!

Pests don't wait for the first snowfall to seek shelter. As daylight hours shorten, temperatures drop, and natural food sources become harder to find, many begin searching for warm, protected places to settle in.

☑️ Mice look for small openings around foundations, garages, and utility lines.
☑️ Spiders take advantage of protected spaces around your home.
☑️ Carpenter ants may remain active inside heated structures, especially where moisture-damaged wood is present.

The takeaway? Even if winter still feels a long way off, pests are already making their moves!

Now is the time to be proactive. Our team is here to help keep unwanted guests from making themselves at home. Contact us today at 603-395-9200!

10/13/2026

🏠 Think your home is sealed tight? Think again!

Pests don't always come through open doors or windows. Some of the most overlooked entry points are hiding in plain sight!

🐀 Gaps around utility pipes and wiring
🕷️ Damaged soffits and rooflines
🐜 Dryer vents and weep holes
🐿️ Small openings where your foundation meets the house

Temperatures are fluctuating, but will continue to drop over the next few months, rodents and pests are looking for a warm place to settle in. Your home could be more accessible than you think!

🔎 Read our latest blog to discover 5 hidden pest entry points and what you can do to help keep unwanted visitors outside.

Discover hidden pest entry points around your home, including weep holes, vents, soffits, sill plates, and utility penetrations.

10/08/2026

👻 Creepy but TRUE Pest Facts! 🕷️

October is the perfect time for a few pest facts that might give you the chills!

🕷️ Spiders: Some spiders can survive for weeks without food, making quiet basements and storage areas ideal hiding spots.

🐭 Mice: A mouse can squeeze through an opening as small as a dime! That's one reason sealing tiny gaps around your home is so important.

🐜 Carpenter Ants: Unlike termites, carpenter ants don't eat wood. They tunnel through it to build their nests, potentially causing damage over time.

🦟 Mosquitoes: They can detect the carbon dioxide you exhale, helping them locate their next meal!

🏠 The creepiest fact of all? You might not realize pests have moved in until they've already made themselves comfortable!

At Cornerstone, we help homeowners keep unwanted guests where they belong — OUTSIDE!

10/06/2026

🐭 Pre-Winter Rodent Prevention Checklist

As temperatures start dropping across New England, mice and other rodents begin looking for warm, protected places to spend the colder months. A few preventative steps now can help keep them from choosing your home.

✔️ Seal gaps around doors, windows, pipes and utility lines
✔️ Check garage doors and weather stripping for openings
✔️ Keep firewood and stored items away from the foundation
✔️ Trim vegetation that touches or overhangs the house
✔️ Store pet food, birdseed and other attractants in sealed containers
✔️ Look for droppings, gnaw marks or nesting material in basements, garages and attics
✔️ Address small entry points — mice can squeeze through surprisingly tiny openings!

Already seeing signs of rodent activity? Our team can help identify where they’re getting in and build a plan to protect your home before winter settles in.

10/01/2026

FALL INVADER SPOTLIGHT: MICE 🐁

Not every fall invader has six legs.

As nights get colder across New England, mice begin looking for reliable sources of warmth, food, water, and shelter. Garages, basements, attics, sheds—and eventually the living areas of your home—can all provide exactly that.

And they don't need a wide-open door. Mice can squeeze through surprisingly small openings, making gaps around foundations, garage doors, utility lines, vents, and exterior penetrations important areas to inspect.

Watch for droppings, gnaw marks, scratching sounds, nesting material, or unexplained activity around stored food.

🍂 Fall prevention tip: Exterior exclusion is one of the most important steps you can take before colder weather settles in.

When it comes to mice, it's much easier to keep them out than deal with an established population indoors.

09/29/2026

Cooler nights are here—and mice and other fall pests may already be looking for a way inside. 🐭🕷️

The best time to prevent an overwintering pest problem is before you hear scratching in the walls or start spotting unwanted visitors indoors.

Our latest blog covers why fall pest prep should start early, what to watch for around your home, and simple steps you can take now to help keep pests out.

👉 Check out the full blog to get your home ready before colder weather settles in!

Protecting your home from overwintering pests starts early. Learn how to prevent mice, spiders, and other fall invaders.