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If you love to cook, there’s nothing worse than assembling your ingredients and finding– eek!– that a rodent or bug has taken up residence. Unfortunately, grain moths, boll weevils, and more can make their way into even the best-regulated kitchens. But there’s hope. Take the right precautions and prevent pantry pests from spoiling your meal.

Hardier than cockroaches, bed bugs can survive for months without feeding on blood and live through the most extreme temperatures. In fact, bed bugs are know to survive in temperatures over 125 degrees Fahrenheit! They’re also smart, elusive and tiny. They can hide behind wallpaper, inside mattresses and even behind electrical outlets.

As autumn rolls around, the weather is perfect for taking long hikes and camping outdoors. It is also the harvest season when families enjoy picking out pumpkins and apples fresh off the farm. With all of this outdoor activity, it is little wonder why ticks become more of a danger.

Once the cold winter hits, you may think you’re safe from the creepy crawlers. In the summer, bees and mosquitoes can become a nuisance but in the winter, cockroaches and spiders may become your next guests. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) have a few tips to ensure your home is free from pests this winter.