Pest Control Before the Rainy Season
If you live in an area that gets storms, whether rain, hurricanes, or snow, you know how to buckle down and prepare. The Storm Prediction Center is an incredible resource to stay ahead of existing threats that may bring storms to your area. Many people find that pest activity increases both before and after storms in their area. Although storms do impact the lives and activity of pests, pests are incredible adaptable, and the different regions have varying concerns and considerations. Pests that fly must hunker down during rainstorms because wet wings don’t work. Humidity can be a VIP ticket to breeding for many pests, and some warmth and moisture can leave homeowners scrambling to find a way to control pests in and around their homes. Bigfoot Pest Control has the most experience and uses only low-toxicity products for its Chicago area customers to keep them safe and pests out of their hair all storm season.
Mosquitoes Breed in Standing Water
Pests are looking for a drier space, and standing water is a known attraction for mosquitoes to breed and create real health risks for people. Mosquito populations increase significantly in standing water, which can be addressed by treating yards and other flood-prone areas with mosquito control measures. It is surprising how quickly mosquitoes hatch and multiply, and this can happen within days of heavy rainfall.
The Termites Are Moving In!
Rainfall and flooding are two well-known disruptions to termite colonies, causing them to scatter and seek dry areas, often inside the structure if they were already inside. Sealing openings, even small ones, can be a significant way to prevent infestations from termites and other unwanted pests in Chicago. Getting a quality termite inspection now can save you time, money, and a giant headache post-storm season!
Ant Colonies Collapse in Rainstorms
Similar to termites, ants live in colonies built of dirt and materials that are easily moved and disrupted during significant rainstorms. Once ants are on the move, they won’t stop until they find food and a drier space to stay. Unfortunately, they are tiny and easily find ways to get inside during the rainy season, and Chicago residents deal with these pesky ants year after year. The best thing to do is to have professional pest treatment done before the storms begin, so ants won’t come inside and make a new home.
Rats and Mice Get Aggressive
Rodents are survivors, and as rainfall increases and resources become scarcer, they can become aggressive within their own group and towards pets and people. Rodents find ways into homes, through doors, windows, and other openings. Many people don’t even realize these pests have entered their homes until they have built a nest in the wall, attic, or garage. Once you have them, it takes a professional exterminator and pest control company like Bigfoot to remove them and keep them away!
It’s Not Too Late to Be Proactive
As storm season is on the horizon for many locations, it is never too late to address pest concerns. If you have noticed increasing activity or something that doesn’t seem right, please don’t wait! Companies with experience can provide professional and accurate assessments of pest problems and mitigate them on the spot. The last thing someone wants to deal with while cleaning up after a storm, especially if it causes damage, is the invasion of pests in their home! Weather directly affects pests, encouraging movement as humidity levels change and temperatures force them into previously unoccupied spaces.
Pests Responding to Rainstorms
Pests have admirable survival skills, and only professional pest treatments, especially in the Chicago area, keep them away. However, pest control doesn’t have to be toxic or harmful to people and pets – pest control has come a long way, and eco-friendly choices are as effective as the highly toxic ones!
Rainfall can fill gutters, and in droughts, can cause flooding. Both occurrences breed pest activity and can lead to infestations if not kept in check. Pest control technicians recognize behaviors and indicators that homeowners often miss at first glance. Flooding and rain will force outside pests to come in, including yucky cockroaches and ants.
Where, O, Where Are They?
Small and larger pests are adept at hiding, making it crucial to have someone with experience inspect for activity and infestations. All pests seek drier conditions for survival – even mosquitoes that love water can’t stay in it forever or work in a pouring rainstorm. Pests will end up in the kitchen, bathroom, basement, and attic. These are all hot spots for cockroaches. Pests that burrow will be found closer to the structure, which gives them more access to the indoors.
When it comes to protecting your home this rainstorm season, don’t chance it and let Bigfoot protect your home and family before it begins! Call today at 847-891-8852!