How Weather Affects Insect Problems
Changes in weather can bring surges or declines in insect populations. Unfortunately, weather affects insect problems, meaning that insects may seek shelters in human habitations as they seek to avoid extreme temperatures and search for ready sources of food and water. You can better control insect pests by understanding how weather changes affect the population.
Warming Weather
As the weather warms up in the spring and summer, insect populations tend to explode as the temperatures rise and allow for breeding and hatching of neonates. The newly-hatched bugs make their way indoors through crevices and cracks in the foundation and around screens and other gaps. It’s important to weatherize your home both in the spring and fall, not only to keep out extreme temperatures, but to control the influx of insect pests.
Throughout the Warm Season
In the warm temperatures, insects tend to seek out cooler areas, like basements and crawl spaces. Insects that were dormant in the winter are awake and thriving, seeking out food sources and making themselves quite at home in our homes. Changing weather affects insect problems, so to help control insect growth during the summers, keep the areas around your home well cleared of dead vegetation and standing water sources. Check for leaking pipes and puddles. Most importantly, reduce and remove clutter and any potential food sources. Clean up crumbs right away, keep food put away and in sealed containers, and try to reduce the hiding spaces insects find in piles of laundry or other clutter.
In the Fall and Winter
As fall moves in, the temperatures drop, driving insects to seek shelter. The fall weather affects insect problems by herding insects into homes. Seal cracks in the foundation and consider adding weather stripping around doors and windows. This is a good time to have a professional evaluation of your home and property and to develop a solid plan for dealing with potential infestations before they have a chance to take hold. If you suspect you have an insect problem in your home, call Exclusive Pest Control for a full evaluation and treatment plan.
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