Winter Pest Prevention for Texas Homes: How to Stop Pests During Shelter Season

Here in Texas, pests never really take a vacation. Because our winters are mild, we don’t get the extreme cold that kills off insect populations like in other states. Instead, pests simply slow down and start moving indoors where it’s warm, safe, and full of food sources.

That’s why November through January is known in the pest control world as “Shelter Season.” During this time, cockroaches, spiders, and ants begin seeking refuge inside homes, garages, attics, and crawl spaces anywhere they can find warmth and protection.

So, while you’re unpacking holiday décor and preparing for guests, these uninvited visitors may already be settling in for the season.

Stay Ahead with a Proactive Indoor Protection Plan

The best time to prevent pest activity isn’t after you’ve spotted one it’s before they get in.
At LONESTAR Pest Solutions, our approach is proactive, not reactive. That means we don’t just respond to infestations, we help you stop them from happening in the first place.

Our Indoor Pest Prevention Service for Cockroaches, Spiders & Ants includes:

A complete indoor inspection checking kitchens, bathrooms, and crawl spaces for harborage points and entry gaps.
A detailed “zone-treatment” of key interior areas, including baseboards, utility lines, and hidden crevices where pests love to hide.
Recommendations for sanitation, storage, and exclusion to make your home less inviting to insects year-round.
Optional attic or crawl-space check ideal before the holidays or seasonal decorating.

Now is the perfect time to schedule your service before holiday guests arrive and before pests get too comfortable.

How LONESTAR Protects Your Home from Winter Pests

At LONESTAR Pest Solutions, we know your home is more than a structure it’s your safe space for family, comfort, and celebration. Our Winter Indoor Pest Prevention Service is designed to protect that peace of mind through the holiday season and beyond.

We combine experience, inspection data, and prevention programs like:

Rodent Exclusion – Seal up entry points before rodents seek warmth.
Turn-Down Service – For newly serviced homes, providing a “fresh start” with a protective barrier.

Because in Texas, pests don’t disappear in winter; they just move in if you let them.

Let our team handle the unwanted guests so you can focus on the ones you’ve invited.
Schedule Your Holiday-Ready Home Service or Call LONESTAR Pest Solutions today at (210) 653-4250

What Homeowners Say

Great customer service with Team Theresa at the front desk & Cameron, my technician. They are a joy to work with. Theresa consistently like clock work schedules my appointments quarterly & timely. Cameron has done an incredible job going above & beyond maintaining my grandson’s sandbox outside – ant free! It is a such a relief. Never mind his meticulously attention to detail inside my home is much appreciated. Both Theresa & Cameron are a valuable asset to Lone Star Pest. Call them!

— Susie Gold

Lonestar does our quarterly pest control and we had to call for re-spray of our kitchen due to these 100 plus degree temperature days. They sent Eddie over right away and he was so helpful telling me to pick up dog food every day, plug drains daily, use vinegar solution for drains, and make sure they always spray an area of the custom cabinets that has a gap between the cabinets and wall. He was the best! Really educated me and was so patient and even funny as I stared wide eyed over his knowledge of all things cockroaches.

— Carolyn Wafford

Have used Lonestar for years for normal treatments inside and outside, but just recently used them for mosquito control prior to an outdoor graduation pool party. EXCELLENT RESULTS AND PHENOMENAL SERVICE! We had them do a general area fogging and then leave-behind portable remote controlled area “mister” — we haven’t seen a mosquito in two weeks!

— John Seamon

We have used Richard’s team for years. Recently we learned our neighbor’s had termites. We contacted Lone Star to learn about our options. The solution provided was better than solutions our neighbors suggested. In fact, we learned of several pitfalls that our neighbors might encounter (beyond higher cost over the long term).

— Timothy Smith