By Paul Curtis As a resident of a hot, humid southern state, I always welcome the cooler temperatures of the changing season. However, falling leaves and falling temperatures can also serve as a trigger for unwelcome pests to seek out a warm place to over-winter. Many pests have adapted successfully to living in close proximity to humans. They often nest and live in buildings, and can squeeze through very small spaces. Some of these pests, such as mice and rats, are familiar to our structures year-round and some are considered occasional invaders. The term “occasional invader” is used to describe…