🛡️The Importance of Year-Round Pest Control

Did you know pest activity doesn’t stop in winter?
Don’t feel bad if you didn’t—most people aren’t Certified Applicators or Entomologists. That’s why we’ve broken it all down, to help you understand why being proactive beats being reactive when it comes to protecting your family, home, and health.

🗓️ Pest Activity by Season

🌸 Spring (Swarm Season)

As temperatures rise, pests emerge from hibernation and begin searching for food and nesting sites.
Target Pests:

• Ants (especially carpenter ants)
• Wasps & yellow jackets (nest initiation)
• Spiders
• Boxelder bugs
• Mosquitoes
• Stink bugs
• Termites (swarming begins)

Treatments:

• Perimeter insect sprays
• Granular ant baiting
• Wasp nest prevention (eaves/soffits)
• Mosquito fogging or larvicide
• Crack & crevice sealing
• Termite inspection and bait station setup

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☀️ Summer (High Season)

Warm, humid conditions fuel rapid pest growth and reproduction.
Target Pests:

• Ants (peak activity)
• Wasps & hornets (active nests)
• Mosquitoes
• Fleas & ticks
• Cockroaches
• Earwigs

Treatments:

• Consistent perimeter sprays
• Nest removal for stinging insects
• Mosquito fogging
• Lawn treatments (fleas/ticks)
• Indoor roach monitoring & control

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🍂 Early Fall (Prep Season)

Cooler weather sends pests indoors seeking food and shelter.
Target Pests:

• Spiders (mating season)
• Boxelder bugs, stink bugs
• Rodents
• Ants
• Mosquitoes (warm Texas days = active bugs)

Treatments:

• Barrier sprays with attention to entry points
• Dusts/sealants in voids
• Rodent exclusion and baiting
• Mosquito fogging
• Web removal (eaves, soffits)

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🍁 Late Fall / Early Winter (Invader Season)

Pests start invading your home for warmth, triggering increased infestations.
Target Pests:

• Rodents (mice, rats)
• Overwintering bugs (stink bugs, lady beetles, boxelders)
• Spiders
• Mosquitoes
• Cockroaches (indoor)

Treatments:

• Rodent trapping & bait stations
• Entry point sealing
• Indoor inspections
• Mosquito treatments (as needed)
• Attic/crawlspace dusting

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❄️ Winter (Shelter Season)

Activity slows outside—but many pests are still active inside your walls, attic, and pantry.
Target Pests:

• Rodents (indoors)
• German cockroaches
• Silverfish
• Spiders
• Mosquitoes (active on warm days)
• Pantry pests (moths, beetles)

Treatments:

• Crack & crevice indoor treatments
• Rodent control & monitoring
• Insect monitoring stations
• Pantry pest inspection and traps
• Mosquito fogging if temperatures allow

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✅ Why Year-Round Matters

Peace of mind, all year long

Pest activity never fully stops

Infestations are easier to prevent than to fix

Health risks (diseases, allergens) are reduced

Structural damage from termites, rodents, etc. is avoided