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Pests are generally a lot more prevalent in summer, often putting even professional pest control methods us to the test. The combination of warm temperatures, moisture and pollen in the air provides a perfect environment for pests. Bugs that were quiet and essentially hibernating in the winter come out in summer. There’s a plethora of food available, and most bugs are in their mating/breeding seasons. Bees, wasps and yellow jackets go into overtime building their hives, which can become a huge and potentially dangerous problem if left untreated. DIY methods work sometimes, but if they’re not legitimate, they can actually disrupt the hives and possibly send the swarm into the house. Pest control services are the best option for getting rid of these problems completely, without risking your health or safety.
From July up until September are also the most busy months pest control services to work on bed bug infestations. There are two main reasons for this uptick. First, in cool weather of 64 F, it takes an egg 66 days to become an adult. At 82 F, it only takes 14 days. Due to this, in the warmer weather seasons, there are more bugs hatching. In turn, those new bugs lay eggs of their own, and hatch even more bed bugs. The cycle continues and more and more bed bugs are around. Another reason why there are a lot more bed bugs in summer is because people travel more and traveling attracts more bed bugs, giving them the opportunity to move around. Bed bugs do not have wings, so they crawl into luggage and hitch rides on people in order to move around. A few bed bugs in a hotel room carried home in a suitcase or clothing can result in a huge infestation in your home.
During winter, termites stay below ground in their nests, usually. Subterranean termites can sometimes be dealt with by the use of DIY tactics, but drywood termites can get into any wooden surface or structure, which requires a pest control company to come in and help. When the weather warms up, the termites start emerging and breeding. If left untreated, the termites can actually chew away at the wood structure of the home and destroy it from the inside out.
Cockroaches can be a year wide issue, but during summer, they tend to show up more. This is mostly because they head inside to try to escape the heat. Of course, they’re always looking for good sources of food and water as well. Roaches are not intrinsically disease bearers but they can certainly carry dirt, diseases, bacteria and pathogens on their feet, which makes them a human health risk. Since cockroaches are difficult to get rid of and notoriously good at hiding from humans, it’s better to leave roach eradication to the professionals.
Besides calling your pest control company to complete an emergency infestation treatment, you can also schedule monthly inspections. This allows your pest tech to inspect your home each month and catch any potential issues before they erupt into a full blown infestation.
