As the weather cools and moves toward the wintertime there are a number of elements in nature that start to change. The trees, grass, and other plants as well as many types of animals respond to the changes in the weather. If you have been fighting pests in and around your home throughout the spring and fall you are likely hoping that the pests will respond to the changes in the weather and simply go away. There is good news and bad news when it comes to pest behavior in the winter – some respond by dying off or going away but there are others that do not change their behavior at all. Keep reading to learn about the wintertime behavior of five common pests.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are resilient pests that have learned to survive in a variety of situations. The inside of your home – where they have warmth, water, and access to food – is likely one of the easiest to survive environments that cockroaches encounter. If these pests are in your house during the spring and fall, they will continue to be there during the winter. In order to get rid of cockroaches you must take action by applying DIY treatment or bringing in professional help.
Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can make your life miserable in the spring and summer. In some areas, mosquitoes are so bad that it is virtually impossible to spend time outside without getting bitten. Fortunately, you will get a break from mosquitoes once the wintertime weather moves in. This is great news, but it does not mean that you should completely abandon your efforts to deal with this pest. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water where they stay – through the winter – and emerge once the weather warms. You can minimize your mosquito problem in the spring by dealing with areas of standing water around your home.
Rodents
Rodents are a lot like roaches when it comes to their wintertime behavior. If they are already in your house enjoying your heat, water, and food then nothing is going to change for them once winter arrives. Rodents will remain in your home until you take steps to get them out.
Termites
Termites prefer weather that is warm and full of moisture, but they have been found in every state except for Alaska. This means that the winter you experience in California will not be cold enough to kill off a termite colony that has been established under your home. They will remain until you take steps to intervene.
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are averse to extreme heat and can be eliminated with the proper application of heat. Unfortunately, they do not die off or go away during the winter. In fact, winter travels are one of the ways that people develop bed bug infestations in their homes. You must be diligent to search for and protect against bed bugs when you travel – no matter what time of year it happens to be.
The bad news is that most types of pests will continue to bother you during the winter. The good news is that you can get help dealing with these and other types of pests from the pros at San Joaquin Pest Control. You can set up a free inspection and then talk about your options for keeping your home pest free all year long.
