Halloween in St. Louis is all about costumes, trick-or-treating, and buckets of candy. While kids are excited to enjoy their treats, pests are also on the hunt. Ants, cockroaches, and even rodents are drawn to sugar, and a single candy spill or an open bowl by the door can bring them right inside your home.
Here is how to keep the candy for the kids and the pests outside.
🍭 Why Candy Attracts Pests
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Ants are quick to find sugar and bring the rest of the colony with them.
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Cockroaches thrive on sticky spills and crumbs left behind from candy wrappers.
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Rodents like mice are opportunists. A bag of candy left open in the pantry can quickly turn into a feast.
🕷️ Halloween Pest Prevention Tips
1. Store Candy in Airtight Containers
Candy in open bags or bowls will invite pests. Use sealed containers to keep treats safe and fresh.
2. Clean Up After Trick-or-Treat Night
Sweep the floors, wipe down counters, and pick up any sticky spots. Even small crumbs are enough to attract pests.
3. Throw Away Wrappers Properly
Wrappers with sugar residue are like bait for insects. Keep a lined trash can nearby and empty it regularly.
4. Protect Pumpkins and Decorations
Carved pumpkins begin to rot quickly, which attracts fruit flies and rodents. Spray them with a vinegar and water mix or bring them inside at night to slow down decay.
5. Seal Up Entry Points
Inspect door sweeps, window screens, and small cracks around the foundation. Pests only need a tiny opening to sneak inside.
👻 When the Real Monsters Move In
If you see ants marching toward your candy stash, roaches in the kitchen, or hear mice scratching at night, it is time to call the professionals. Home remedies may slow them down, but pests almost always return without proper treatment.
Since 1989, STL Pest Control has helped families in St. Louis protect their homes from pests of every kind. From ants and roaches to mice and wildlife, our team knows how to keep pests out during Halloween and throughout the year.
📞 Call STL Pest Control today and let us help you enjoy a safe, clean, and pest-free home.