With the weather turning colder, you might find bugs and other pests entering your garage as they seek protection and warmth. Finding these critters in your garage can be unsettling, but there are some steps you can take to remove these unwanted pests from taking up residence in your garage.

Cockroaches: If you find one cockroach, that usually means others are around. Eliminate any food source in the garage and set up roach traps to remove them.

Crickets: Cricket chirps coming from your garage at all hours can be annoying, especially when it happens late at night. These creatures love warm and damp areas, so remove any damp conditions.

Mice: These critters will feast on dog food, birdseed, or grass seed. Either remove these items from the garage or find better ways to store them, such as in plastic containers.

Silverfish: These long slender bugs can slip easily into cardboard boxes and plastic containers. Once inside, they will eat paper and clothing. Try mothballs or essential oils to remove these critters.

While you might focus more on keeping critters away from your home's exterior, don't forget about your garage. Preventing these pests from procreating and feasting on food sources in your garage can help you keep your home critter-free.

Sources: Homeguides.com, Customoverheaddoors.net, Bobvila.com