Each season brings with it a new onslaught of pests from which to protect your home. Stay ahead of the curve and thwart infestations by learning what’s coming. This way, you’ll have time to prepare with preventative pest control measures.

A Year of Pest Control

Winter

Winter is the slowest season as most pests go dormant for the cold. However, some cockroaches are active all year, especially if they find sanctuary inside your house. Bedbugs are also a year-round pest that can be brought into your home by pets or infested fabrics.

Spring

With warming temperatures and plenty of rain, many insects come out of their winter hibernation. Ants leave colonies in search of food or abandon their homes for higher ground during heavy rains. Wasps come out of dormancy and establish nests. Spring is the beginning of their mating season, so they’ll be out in full force along with the blooming flowers. Termites swarm between March and May when they leave their nests to look for mates and start new colonies.

Summer

The warm weather and longer days of summer mean pests are still busy. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water, such as ponds and puddles. Flies start breeding, quickly reaching maturity and looking for food. Summer is also peak termite season, as the queen takes this time to lay eggs and expand her colony. If you have pets, pest control for fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes is especially important this season.

Autumn

As temperatures drop, pests look for a warm shelter in the comfort of your home. Cockroaches and spiders are the two most common offenders as they move indoors. For those with nearby crops or extensive landscaping, stinkbugs are a frequent fall nuisance.

 

Pest control may be a never-ending battle, but the right professional can help protect your home from unwanted residents. For almost 60 years, Collins Exterminating has been delivering reliable results for the families of Bolivar, MO, and the surrounding areas. This family-owned and -operated business has certified exterminators who provide both prevention and infestation treatments. Contact them online or at (417) 326-2124 for a free, no-obligation estimate.