Many people think pest control is just a seasonal service, but actually, they have a lot to take care of all year long.
Today, we’re going to explain to you what pests commonly appear per season. It could help you identify an unwanted visitor at home.
Keep in mind it could vary depending on where you’re located and the specific conditions of your home. Let’s see.
Summer.
Summer comes but not alone, because some species such as mosquitos, ants, flies, stinging insects and termites are some of the most common pests to have specially in the summer as they get to their peak populations in this time of the year, so it might be a good idea to have a termite and ant control around this season.
The hot temperatures will also be good for fleas and might be worrying for you, your family and pets, as they can latch on both humans and animals.
Some other animals like bats might also appear intruding on your house, they’re looking for a cool place and your air conditioner system is great for that. If that’s your case, you might also need to contact an ac contractor to take a look.
If you’re going to be traveling for this time of the year, it might be a good idea to get an estimate from an exterminator before leaving or after arriving.
Keep in mind that your location is also a factor here, so in places with warmer temperatures, they tend to have more of these infestations, so it’s not only or always a seasonal thing.
Fall.
Some animals can become unwanted visitors in your home in autumn, and that’s because they’re preparing for winter and think they’ve found a warm shelter inside your house.
These are some of the pests you want to be aware of:
Rodents: They not only transmit diseases, but also can chew through your wood supports and electrical wires. That’s the reason rodents make it into our dangerous pests to have at home.
Cockroaches: They cannot live in cold temperatures.
Spiders: It’s their season to breed.
Stinkbugs, fleas and ladybugs are other common species in this season. All of them sound like a good reason to call a pest company.
Call for pest control services
Winter.
When extreme temperatures hit, your house is seen as a shelter because it becomes a safe and warm place for some animals during this harsh cold months.
Be specially aware of:
Rodents: mice, rats and squirrels could enter your home in search of food and a place to stay warm.
Roaches: They strike again. German and oriental cockroaches look for a dark and safe place.
Bed bugs: They love to see people travel, that’s why they take advantage of these months.
Spring.
The world opens to warmer days and the exterminator starts receiving more calls as pests get out of their winter hiding places.
Many species breed during this season, so it could be a headache for you.
Ants tend to go out in full force during spring and the high temperatures encourage them to go further from their colony, leading into your home.
Bed bugs are again here. They can be a year-round issue.
Spiders, stinging insects, flies, termites and mosquitoes are all active during spring, so insect control is a very popular service this time of the year.
Keep in mind that hiring a pest control service could not only protect your family from diseases but also help you protect your property, as some pests can slow and silently damage your home without you noticing it, so we suggest you schedule your next pest control visit now.