Largo Fl Pest Control Companies Experience Higher Call Backs - Mild Winter to Blame-What You Can Do
Pest Control and Exterminating Companies here in Largo Florida are getting more pest complaints in April than they usually get in August or September.
Abnormally high temperatures and lack of rain have insect and pest populations exploding not only in Largo but also in the other surrounding communities in Pinellas County.
According to the National Weather Service and local weather stations, average temperatures in this area during this past winter were at least 7-10 degrees higher than in previous years.
Since insects like the American Cockroach, Carpenter Ants and Wasps thrive and are more active in warm weather, temperatures in the 80's in January - April brought these pesky pests out in droves which made callbacks go up dramatically.
With the early heat also came an extended drought which also sent pests searching for water inside homes.
The flea, normally a summer pest, established itself in lawns, parks and greenbelts.
Easily hitching a ride on the legs of unsuspecting "warm blooded mammals", they enter the home and in no time at all begin feeding on pets and people.
To make matters worse, with the high amount of foreclosures in the area, roof rat populations are also much higher than in previous years and here's why; When a property is left unattended, rodents work their way in through aging soffits or through garage doors in need of repair.
Once inside the attic or garage they breed like rabbits! (no pun intended) With no one there to address the invasion the rodents eventually compete for territory and venture out to the neighbors on the sides, the back and across the street.
This could mean YOU! Things you can do at home to help with insect/pests and rodents: 1.
Keep leaves and other debris/wood piles away from foundation.
2.
Blow off leaves from roof and clean gutters when needed.
3.
Seal windows and doors with caulk and weather striping.
4.
Keep bushes and plants off of exterior walls.
5.
Keep tall plants and small trees below the eaves.
6.
Trim all tree branches 6 ft.
(minimum) back from roof.
7.
Harvest all citrus when ripe (orange, grapefruit- rats don't like lemons though ) 8.
Keep garage free from clutter and minimize pest harborage areas.
9.
Seal all gaps around water heater lines entering walls.
10.
Hire a pest control professional or exterminating company for treatment and/or maintenance Following our recommendations will reduce the risk of your home or business from having a pest or rodent invasion, even in normal climate cycles.
Hiring a professional exterminator is always recommended when dealing with pesticides.
A good way to find a company is to ask a friend or neighbor who they use.
Abnormally high temperatures and lack of rain have insect and pest populations exploding not only in Largo but also in the other surrounding communities in Pinellas County.
According to the National Weather Service and local weather stations, average temperatures in this area during this past winter were at least 7-10 degrees higher than in previous years.
Since insects like the American Cockroach, Carpenter Ants and Wasps thrive and are more active in warm weather, temperatures in the 80's in January - April brought these pesky pests out in droves which made callbacks go up dramatically.
With the early heat also came an extended drought which also sent pests searching for water inside homes.
The flea, normally a summer pest, established itself in lawns, parks and greenbelts.
Easily hitching a ride on the legs of unsuspecting "warm blooded mammals", they enter the home and in no time at all begin feeding on pets and people.
To make matters worse, with the high amount of foreclosures in the area, roof rat populations are also much higher than in previous years and here's why; When a property is left unattended, rodents work their way in through aging soffits or through garage doors in need of repair.
Once inside the attic or garage they breed like rabbits! (no pun intended) With no one there to address the invasion the rodents eventually compete for territory and venture out to the neighbors on the sides, the back and across the street.
This could mean YOU! Things you can do at home to help with insect/pests and rodents: 1.
Keep leaves and other debris/wood piles away from foundation.
2.
Blow off leaves from roof and clean gutters when needed.
3.
Seal windows and doors with caulk and weather striping.
4.
Keep bushes and plants off of exterior walls.
5.
Keep tall plants and small trees below the eaves.
6.
Trim all tree branches 6 ft.
(minimum) back from roof.
7.
Harvest all citrus when ripe (orange, grapefruit- rats don't like lemons though ) 8.
Keep garage free from clutter and minimize pest harborage areas.
9.
Seal all gaps around water heater lines entering walls.
10.
Hire a pest control professional or exterminating company for treatment and/or maintenance Following our recommendations will reduce the risk of your home or business from having a pest or rodent invasion, even in normal climate cycles.
Hiring a professional exterminator is always recommended when dealing with pesticides.
A good way to find a company is to ask a friend or neighbor who they use.
