Some bugs are right on schedule, but others are showing up early thanks to shifting weather.
Their bi-annualBug Barometer forecastuses data and insight from entomologists to track pest activity across the country.
The latest report shares where and when common pests will start infiltrating indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Use this information to guide your springtime maintenance tasks (take thoseant-focused precautionsto keep them outside!).
Its release comes just as theCDC alertedthe public about the rising risk of dengue due to mosquito populations.
This warning underlines that pests arent just a nuisancethey can spread disease and cause significant property damage.
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“But this years irregular weather patterns are accelerating pest activity, leading to earlier and more frequent encounters.
Once summer hits, there will also be an increase of stinging insects to manage until fall.
Southeast
Its already seasonably warm in the Southeast, bringing along tons of mosquitos andtermites.
Take extra caution after tropical storms in the summeryoull see even more mosquitos and a ton of flies.
Once the summer heat hits its peak, youll also see mosquitos, ants, and stinging insects.
Once the rain comes, so do ants andcockroaches.
The report also predicts that ticks will arrive early this year.
Youll have a quick respite once the hot, dry summer weather comes.
Not for long, thoughheat brings more ants and cockroaches inside.
In the PNW, drier conditions will encourage householdearwigsand cockroaches.
A cool and dry summer will prolong the pest issues until fall.
Southwest
The Southwest is a mixed bag weather-wise.
To learn more about pest prevention and read NPMAs Bug Barometer forecast in full, visitPestWorld.org.
