In Hinsdale, most homeowners take pride in their homes, including those picturesque detached guest houses, which can be value drivers as well as charm drivers for the estates. But these standalone structures can also be ground zero for unwanted guests—pests. 

It can take years for some of the issues to present themselves in your main home. Mature tree canopies, seasonal temperature swings, and the typical guest house use add up to make holy ground that is difficult for pests to infiltrate. These secondary structures are not attached to daily activity, receive different heating and cooling cycles, and often do not receive the same level of monitoring as your primary residence. 

Pest issues quietly developing in these areas can move directly into your home in no time. Taking care of these problems in the beginning with Hinsdale pest control can spare you from the most expensive destruction and health and wellness issues in the long run.

Hinsdale’s Unique Property Layout

Detached guest houses are one area where pest activity is especially common in Hinsdale due to the unique property characteristics of this area:

  • Wide area for detached structures on spacious lots that are about 0.5 to 2 acres, but also more ground for pests to cross for access to buildings
  • Old trees (the village has about 13,000 parkway trees) and developed landscaping create natural highways for rodents, squirrels, and insects
  • Specifications for the type of homes that do not look like an addition, leaving gaps and entries with the installation of guest houses.
  • Properties close to natural areas, such as Fullersburg Woods and Salt Creek, are within reach of wildlife seeking refuge

Why Guest Houses Attract Pests First in Hinsdale

There are also a few practical aspects that make guest homes in Hinsdale pest magnets. These structures usually have sporadic human foot traffic. They may go empty for a week between visitors or remain empty for the long, bitterly cold winter months in Hinsdale when, on average, January sees its temperatures drop to around 14°F. 

These nooks are like sanctuaries for pests. Even if the guest house had individual mini-split HVAC systems, the fact that they did not run as often would still create temperature variances that may not prevent critters when it is cooler outside, but it does make for a nice place to ride out the winter. 

Items stored in guest homes (seasonal decorations, old furniture, boxes of memories) are the ideal nesting materials for rodents. On the other hand, your principal residence enjoys the foot traffic of daily life, consistent climate control, and the general activity of life that discourages bugs from wanting to settle in.

Specific Pest Problems in Hinsdale Guest Houses

Pest issues in Hinsdale guest homes vary with the village’s climate trends and suburban forest ecology. Local pest control data shows property owners in Hinsdale experience 30% more rodent activity in fall months as mice and rats come indoors seeking shelter from winter weather.

Common invaders include:

  • Mice and rats are squeezing through holes as small as a dime, especially between September and November
  • Houses near mature oaks and maples may have moisture issues that can lead to carpenter ants being attracted to these locations
  • Boxelder bugs and Asian lady beetles are clustering on warm outside walls before entering through cracks in the house
  • Roof-level entry points allow raccoons and squirrels to get into the attic or into the crawl space.

Take Action Today!

Do not wait until you see droppings or hear scratching at night. Hinsdale homeowners who act on pest weaknesses in their guest houses prior to infestations happening save an average of $800 on remediation costs compared to those who wait until infestations take hold. 

If your property features a detached guest house, you may need extra pest control help, too, and Pointe Pest Control has serviced Hinsdale properties for years and knows exactly what to watch for when it comes to maintaining guest houses without pests. They provide thorough inspections that find weaknesses before they turn into all-out infestations!