Although it is easy to focus your pest control efforts based on the current season, keeping pests out of your Florida home is a year-round concern. You can always rely on the team at Palm Coast Pest Control to provide you with affordable, effective treatments that allow you to enjoy your home without worrying about unwanted pests. Today, we will review a few seasonal pest control tips that are sure to keep troublesome insects, rodents, and other pests at bay from January to December.
TIPS FOR SEASONAL PEST CONTROL
SPRING
Problem Pests: stinging insects, ants, mosquitoes, spiders, and rodents
With increasing temperatures and rain showers, spring is the perfect time for many pests to start emerging from their winter slumber. This is the time of year in which stinging insects, like yellow jackets, bees, hornets, and wasps, begin to mate. Ants, rodents, and mosquitoes also mate this time of year, and the increased moisture provides prime conditions for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. During spring, you can help keep unwanted pests out of your home by treating exterior hot spots. You can remove food sources and potential harborage sites and knock down spider webs around the exterior of your home, as well as apply granular bait in areas of concern.
SUMMER
Problem Pests: ants, termites, stinging insects, and mosquitoes
Summertime is hot and humid in Florida. Late spring and early summer is also prime time for ant and termite infestations, as well as problems with stinging insects as they look to build new colonies. Mosquitoes are also very prevalent this time of year, often biting people trying to enjoy their time outdoors. While granules may prove effective for ants, a professional inspection and treatment is recommended for termite infestations. Homeowners also benefit from professional mosquito control and pest control treatments to reduce the number of stinging insects around their yard.
AUTUMN
Problem Pests: rodents and stinging insects
As the weather begins to cool, rodents like mice and rats have a tendency to begin moving indoors as they look for a warm place to ride out the winter. Rodents often gain access to homes through very small cracks and openings near doors, windows, and plumbing. Many homeowners place rodent monitoring stations around their home. You can also seal possible entry points with steel wool. Stinging insects become more aggressive in autumn as their food source depletes, and most die off in the winter when temperatures drop.
WINTER
Problem Pests: roaches, rodents, and bed bugs
During winter months, rodents stay warm and happy thanks to their fur and cozy surroundings indoors, and they will begin to nest in preparation for the warmer months of spring. Cockroaches love damp, dark areas, and they may also be more active during the winter months. With increased travel and holiday visitors, bed bug infestations are also quite common this time of year. Calling a local pest control company is your best bet for eradicating most winter pests, including rodents, roaches, and bed bugs.
CALL TODAY FOR SEASONAL PEST CONTROL!
Regardless of whether it is spring, summer, fall, or winter, Palm Coast Pest Control is here to provide you with industry-leading, seasonal pest control services. We are happy to provide you with a free, same-day pest inspection to determine the extent of the pest problem on your property, then we devise a treatment plan that is custom-tailored to suit your pest control needs. Ready to get started? Request your free estimate online now or call us at 1-888-819-7378!
