Weather affects pests’ behavior. Understanding the role of weather in pest behavior helps control pest activity on your property.
Hot vs. Cold Weather
Like many humans, most pests tend to hide during the cold and dreary winter months. They lay dormant and have one goal: surviving until spring has sprung again. This is accomplished by heading indoors, leaving your home vulnerable to infestations. Expect cockroaches, silverfish, and similar pests to head indoors during the winter.
When warm temperatures arrive, breeding season begins, and you’ll see an increase in activity around your home. Warm weather pests include flies, ants, wasps, spiders, and the dreaded mosquito.
Dry Weather vs. Wet Weather
Moistness attracts many pests. In dry climates, pests make their way inside searching for moisture from pipes, leaks, or the underside of a refrigerator. Ensure all pipes are secured and that no standing water exists within the wells of your home. Proper ventilation is equally important.
Wet weather attracts pests like termites and cockroaches that appreciate damp environments. A dehumidifier can help ventilate the home and reduce humid environments, in turn keeping pest problems at bay.
Keep Your Property Pest-Free
With weather affecting pest behavior in so many ways, it’s essential to stay informed so you can mitigate problems more effectively. Southern Pride Pest Control is around to help.
Southern Pride Pest Control is a full-service pest control company headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL. SPPC specializes in pest control and prevention services including termite control, rodent control, bed bug control, ant control, and mosquito control, and can even help with moisture control around your residence or commercial property. Established in 2010, Southern Pride Pest Control is a reliable source of quality pest-management solutions delivered by a team you can trust.
Call us today for any of your pest control needs.
