February Pest Outlook – Bryan and College Station
With the weather holding, spring-like temperatures, and nighttime temps in the high 40’s and low 50’s, many warm weather pests may emerge. February’s pest outlook is likely to be a bit “prickly.” Here’s what we expect for top pest control issues around Bryan and College Station.
Termites
Termites are not overly affected by winter conditions. They live in wood or underground; both areas provide an insulated place with near pleasant temperatures. Termites eat wood, and they do not have to venture out to find resources. In the mid- to late spring, large colonies will divide, and a new queen will swarm taking with her part of the workers.
We expect the swarming to occur in March, but you may notice the presence of termites in February. We do offer wood-damaging-insect inspections. If you suspect there are termites in the foundation of your home, give us a call and schedule a WDI inspection.
Rodents
If there are rodents in your home or business, you probably can smell them by now. Many of the older mice and rats will have died during the winter, and a new crop of mice and rats are taking over the house.
You may notice mice or rat feces in drawers, hear the scurrying of tiny feet when you walk into the kitchen or even hear them in the stove or other appliances. The engine space of a fridge is nice and warm. The inside of the stove is warm too. Those types of places make wonderful areas for mice to live, raise many families, and store food.
Your home may even be picking up “strays” as mice try to relocate as food stores begin to dwindle. Rodents are almost always one of our top pest control issues.
Rodents in commercial facilities are also a problem. Restaurants that have less winter traffic tend to be a high target for mice and rats in the off-seasons. That is a pest control problem that is solved with a monthly service contract.
Mosquito Control
It is not so cold out that a daring mosquito or three are not lurking nearby. The mild winter is making for a nasty mosquito season. Beginning now to prepare for what is coming is a good way to help control the summer’s mosquito problems. With all of the rain, standing water is not in short supply. Mosquitoes, technically, do not need standing water. They will settle for moist soil as a medium in which to lay their eggs. If you have mosquito misters installed, making sure they work and are armed is another chore. If you do not have a mosquito misting system in place, we can help with that. We also do regular sweeps during our monthly service options.
February is one of those gateway months. It can be quiet or very busy. For more information about pest control around your home or business, give us a call. We make pest control easy and affordable. We serve the Greater Bryan and College Station Communities.
