A cool, wet spring could delay the start of peak pest season, but once the hot and humid summer weather kicks in, homeowners may experience increased mosquito activity. What makes the Midwest region susceptible to intense mosquito populations? There are several reasons including: Climate – The St. Louis, Columbia, Springfield, and Kansas City areas have…
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How Sizzling Summer Temperatures Increase Pest Activity
Anyone who’s spent some time in Missouri, eastern Illinois or Kansas knows summer means one thing – hot, humid weather. Another given is that along with those sizzling temperatures and unpleasant dew point levels, insects will be more abundant and more active. There are multiple reasons why pest populations including mosquitoes, flies, ants, stinging insects,…
Mosquito Season is Coming – Is Your Home Prepared?
The longer, warmer days of spring and summer are not too far off, and neither is mosquito season. Nothing can ruin a hike in the woods, camping trip, picnic in the park or simply relaxing on your deck or patio like the telltale buzz of a relentless mosquito on the hunt for its next meal….