How Your Pest Control Changes With the Seasons

When it comes to invading your workplace, pests don’t discriminate — all year round, anywhere with water, food and shelter attracts different pests at different times. You might already know some of the basic measures you and your pest management provider can take to help prevent a pest infestation, but did you know that there is seasonality to pest management?

So how do you establish an effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that doesn’t require 24/7 vigilance from you, especially during the busiest months of the year?

Tailoring Pest Prevention Throughout the Year

Knowing which pests to watch for throughout the year can help you establish the best preventive measures for your specific location and industry. For example:

Spring: As cold winter months melt away, warmer spring temperatures bring increased activity for pests such as termites, ants and mosquitoes.
Summer: If your facility operates in a region that’s hot and humid during the peak of summer, you’ll want to double down on treatment for mosquitoes and flies.
Autumn: As temperatures cool down from summer heading into cooler autumn temperatures, be on guard for pests such as cockroaches, rodents and other wildlife around your facility.
Winter: If you’re operating during colder winter months, knowing that pests such as rodents and stinkbugs are looking to get cozy in your workplace can determine next steps to help with pest prevention, especially during the holiday rush.

Each season brings its own pest challenges, but with a strategic and informed approach, you can create a year-round defense that adapts to these seasonal variations, helping to keep your facility safe.

Year-Round Pest Prevention and Industry-Specific Strategies

Of course there are some pests that are always a threat, regardless of the season. Industry-specific pest issues are also something to put on your radar:

Bed bugs can strike the hospitality and healthcare industries at any time.
Stored product pests can be found during any season if you’re in the logistics or food processing industries.
Spiders can be found in almost any type of commercial space including warehouses, manufacturing facilities and office buildings. Since they feed on other pests, spotting a spider in your facility could indicate a larger pest problem.

To stay proactive, be sure to have a conversation with your pest control provider about preventive measures and ongoing monitoring you can implement to help stop a problem before it begins.

Find a Plan That Works for Your Business

When it comes to helping avoid costly infestations, knowing about pest seasonality trends can inform your best practices and make all the difference. For other top tips and best practices customized for your industry, as well as complementary commercial services to help keep your facility clean and protected, download our free Commercial Pest Control Guidebook. Implementing these solutions will put your focus back where you want it to be — on managing your business, not managing pests.

Whether you have an existing pest problem or one that has developed suddenly, our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach helps provide effective, consistent answers that you can depend on. As the Best in Pests™, we have remained committed to being there for businesses like yours for 120+ years. Schedule your free inspection today and get absolute confidence in your pest control.