Homeowners can expect higher bug activity this summer

Homeowners can expect more bugs and bug activity this summer due to the historic rain the state has seen this year, making the environment much more suitable for bugs.

Mosquitoes, in particular, need water to complete their life cycle and are drawn to this wet environment. Additionally, mosquitos lay dormant in the winter and wait for warmer summer weather to lay their eggs, drawing them out in mass quantities as the temperature continues to rise.

Local pest control company, HomeShield Pest Control, has already seen a massive increase in the number of calls for mosquitoes than in years past. The company has serviced nearly triple the amount of customers asking for help with mosquitoes this year compared to this time last year.

“We haven’t seen anything like this since HomeShield started nearly 14 years ago,” HomeShield Pest Control CEO Ian Morgan said. “We’re expecting this summer to be our busiest ever. Thankfully, we have a great team that has been able to handle the surge in calls well, and we’re grateful we’ve been able to help so many customers combat the pests this year.”

Some recommendations for managing bugs this summer:

• Look for the signs of pests – Typically, mosquitoes are attracted to areas with standing water like bird baths, gutters, buckets, planters, etc.
• Act sooner rather than later – The hotter the weather gets, the worse the bug problem will be.
• Stay on top of treatments – A single treatment will certainly help, but only for a short period of time.
• Use caution if you plan on handling pests on your own – Pest control products typically have chemicals that can be dangerous.

For more information on pest control services, visit www.homeshieldpestcontrol.com.