--- title: Fall Pest Prevention Checklist [Free Download] description: Fall is upon us and pests are preparing for winter. Download our fall pest prevention checklist to ensure your Massachusetts home is pest-free this season. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/FALL%20HOUSE.jpeg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # Fall Pest Prevention Checklist \[Free Download\] By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Sep 22, 2022 9:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/fall-pest-prevention-checklist-free-download#comments-listing) ## The end of summer doesn't mean the end of pests - it simply means pests are changing their behavior. Ticks, mice, and spiders are still very much active in fall - Download our checklist for tips to keep your Massachusetts home pest-free this season.   ### Top 3 Fall Pests #### ![Fall Tick Control Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_46545613.jpeg?width=118&name=AdobeStock_46545613.jpeg)Ticks.[Ticks](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control-2/) can be active year-round in Massachusetts - yes, [even in winter.](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/ticks-are-already-active-massachusetts) Reduce your risk of [tick-borne diseases](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/what-ticks-carry-lyme-disease-in-massachusetts) by taking precautions all year long: wear [long sleeves and pants](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/top-10-tick-control-tips-massachusetts-rhode-island) when spending time outdoors; opt for light-colored clothing to make ticks easier to spot; use EPA-approved repellents; know where to check for ticks, and learn [how to safely remove them.](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/safe-tick-removal-massachusetts-rhode-island) Check out our [Tick Season Survival Guide](https://info.burgesspest.com/mosquito-tick-season-guide-massachusetts-rhode-island) for more tips. #### ![Fall Mouse Control Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RODENTS/FIELD%20MOUSE.jpg?width=138&name=FIELD%20MOUSE.jpg)Mice. As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler, [mice](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) kick into high gear seeking warm shelter for the winter. Mice can [access your home in creative ways](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-mice-get-inside-south-shore-massachusetts), from cracks in foundation and gaps around utility lines to small openings around doors and windows - and they are prolific breeders, so you *definitely* want to learn [how to keep them out!](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/rodent-proofing-your-home-massachusetts-rhode-island) #### ![Fall Spider Control Massachusetts](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DADDY%20LONG%20LEG-1.jpg?width=137&name=DADDY%20LONG%20LEG-1.jpg)Spiders. 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