Chicago’s Worst Summer Pests
Whether trying to spend time in the garden or enjoy some time by the grill, insects, and pests can ruin it. Chicago residents know the busy pest season well, and many avoid being outside because they do not want to deal with being bitten or harassed by flying and crawling insects. Beyond annoyance, some pests carry disease; a bite can be painful and cause other health issues. Stings and bites can’t be deterred forever by swatting hands, and at dusk, when insects are more active, it isn’t easy to see them, and you often don’t know you have been bitten until after the fact. An allergy to a certain type of insect, like bees or wasps, can make planning time outdoors more challenging. Because the warm weather is a time for insects to breed, they are more active in getting food and water, and eggs hatch into annoying pests.
Bees, Wasps, and Hornets
Putting bees in with wasps and hornets seems unfair because bees contribute to pollination and food production. However, this is hardly comforting when you find a beehive on your property that needs to be moved. Hornets and wasps will attack beehives and take their honey and eggs, so these are never the best to ignore. Stings from wasps and hornets are painful, and a person who is allergic will end up in the hospital. If you or someone in your family suffers from bee, wasp, and hornet allergies, treating your outdoor space and home perimeter is critical this summer. There are expert bee, wasp, and hornet exterminators in the Chicago area! Keep flying insects away, and you don’t have to worry about them in your trees, playground equipment, or grass!
Shoo, Fly, Don’t Bother Me!
Oh, the flies! The flies in Chicago in summer can be unbearable, including fruit flies, which seem to materialize from thin air. Keeping fruit on the counter for a quick snack, trying to have a nice picnic, or just sitting outdoors can leave your arm sore from swatting away so many flies. Many people don’t know that the outdoors can be treated for flies, and it is highly effective when done by a professional. Although flies don’t spread disease commonly, they contaminate food. They can be a pest you don’t want to deal with. Instead of staying indoors all summer, hire a pest control service with experience exterminating and keeping flies away from Chicago homes and outdoor spaces during summer. Keeping flies away can also keep maggots out of your pantry and kitchen!
Ticks Carry Disease
Tick activity in and around Chicago grows increasingly concerning as the summer months hit. Ticks carry diseases that can have serious consequences, and Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Fever can affect people throughout their lives if not treated. It is always better to be proactive in treating your outdoor space and home ahead of the rush of pest activity. A reputable exterminator will kill adults and lay the products so that eggs and larvae are also exterminated and can’t grow up to become full-size pests! Ticks also latch onto their victims and suck blood, which means something dirty and potentially infected is in your bloodstream. If you find a tick on your pet or person, use the proper techniques to get it off and keep it so you can have it tested for any diseases.
Climate Change Increasing Bug Activity
Undeniably, climate change is a factor in our environment, affecting nesting, breeding, and many other aspects of pest activity and infestations. The extreme weather conditions that break records yearly will provide a haven for insects like mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are now carrying disease because they suck blood from their victims, people and animals alike. Diseases like West Nile Virus, La Crosse Encephalitis, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis have recorded cases growing each season. It is essential to start planning for the warm summer months by hiring a pest control company to begin treatments in and around your home. Professional pest control services are the only way to keep insects and pests away. It would be too expensive to purchase all the necessary equipment and the best products that are also eco-friendly and won’t make the climate change dilemma even worse.
Bigfoot Pest Control has been working to make the Chicago area pest-free for more than 37 years. They guarantee their work and services because they know how to treat every pest that Chicago faces. Call Bigfoot today at 847-891-8852 for a free quote and get started on making your home pest-free!