Looking Back at 2025 AND How to Keep Your Home Pest-Free in 2026
- Meagan Forbes
- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
As another year comes to a close, many homeowners take time to reflect, reset and prepare for what's ahead. At Balson Pest Control, 2025 was a year of growth, learning and most importantly, helping families protect their homes from unwanted wildlife and pest intrusions.
As we step into 2026, there's one resolution that often gets overlooked but can save homeowners thousands in repairs: keeping pests out before they become a problem.
What We Saw Most in 2025
Throughout the year, our team completed hundreds of inspections across homes, cottages and commercial properties. While every situation is unique, some clear patterns emerged:
Wildlife Entry Through Roof & Soffit Lines
Squirrels, raccoons and mice frequently gained access where rooflines meet soffits, flashing and fascia, especially, after storms, aging materials or seasonal movements.
Winter Rodent Activity
As temperatures dropped, mice and rats sought warmth, often entering through tiny foundation gaps, vents and utility penetrations. Many homeowners didn't realize there was an issue until hearing noises or discovering damage.
Secondary Damage After Entry
Once inside, animals caused insulation contamination, chewed wiring, blocked vents and moisture issues, turning small entry points into costly repairs.
The biggest takeaway? Most of these were preventable with early detection and proper exclusion.
Why Prevention Matters Going Into 2026
Pest control isn't just about removal, it's about long-term protection.
When wildlife is excluded properly:
Entry points are sealed with durable, animal-proof materials
Rooflines, vents and soffits are reinforced
Homes stay warmer, cleaner and more energy efficient
Stress and surprise repairs are avoided
Prevention means addressing vulnerabilities before animals move in, not after damage has already been done.
The Balson Way: More Than Pest Control
At Balson, we don't believe in quick fixes. Every job follows our proven three-step process:
REMEDIATE - Identify and humanely remove the issue
REPAIR - Fix damage and reinforce weak points
RESTORE - Return your home to a safe, secure, pest-free state
This approach ensures we're not just solving today's problems, we're protecting your home for years to come.
A Smart Start to the New Year
If you're heading into 2026 with any of the following concerns, now is the perfect time to act:
Scratching or movement sounds in walls or attic
Visible gaps in the soffit, rooflines or vents
Previous wildlife activity that was never fully addressed
Older homes or cottages exposed to harsh weather
An inspection today can prevent a major issue tomorrow.
Here's to a Pest-Free 2026
As we welcome the new year, we want to thank our clients and communities for trusting Balson Pest Control with their homes and businesses. We're proud to be local, committed to quality and focused on doing things the right way.
New year. No pests. Peace of mind... Restored.