Another Reason to Be Spooked on Halloween

"They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky, they're all together ooky." They're...spiders, bats and bed bugs?

During Halloween, forget the typical haunted house! For most homeowners, just the thought of a spider building a web in the kitchen, a bat flying around in the attic, or bed bugs nesting between the sheets is all they need to deem their home a "haunted" one. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) reminds homeowners that autumn is a prime season for pest infestations as insects and rodents seek shelter from cooler weather.

"Halloween is a celebration of all things spooky and scary, but the holiday also serves as an important reminder for homeowners to take preventative measures to keep pests from taking up residence in their homes," says Jim Fredericks, technical services director for NPMA. "Although