Overwintering Pests in San Antonio… What Winter?
Locals in the San Antonio Metro area know we can experience a wide range of weather patterns and temperatures. We can start a week with temperatures in the 50s with mid-week rains and end the weekend with highs in the 80s with full sun. Sometimes, this pattern can even happen in one day! These weather patterns can be confusing for bugs and homeowners alike, but not for a top pest control company like ours! In this post, we’ll uncover how this weather may affect the pests in your home, and how a pest control service can help.
Mystery Bugs Appear!
This time of year, our technicians receive dozens of pictures, specimens, and descriptions of mystery bugs from customers. “Look at this orange and black shrimp-like bug!” Often, these bugs are not alien species; rather, they are in different stages of development that homeowners are not used to seeing. To the untrained eye, it can leave room for our imaginations to get the best of us.
For example, after the first cold snap of the season, ladybugs might move into the attics, rooflines, and eves of our homes, and as the snap wears off and we experience a few of our 80-degree December afternoons, we might notice the emergence of ladybug and carpet beetle larvae. These pests will surprise any homeowner who doesn’t recognize them, thinking they’re much more serious than they are. In actuality, removing them is a simple job for pest control companies like ours, so there’s no need to worry!
We’ll Get Those Little Devils!
If you encounter bugs that you don’t recognize, all you need to do is give Angel Pest Control a call. With a quick description, we can identify them and provide the appropriate countermeasures quickly. We can even offer pest protection to ensure they don’t return. In fact, according to Statista, the United States pest control company industry was estimated to have a market value of over $26.2 billion in 20231. Such a large industry means you can be sure that we have the resources and knowledge necessary.
Maybe you have heard the saying, “If you don’t like the current weather, then just wait a few minutes.” You could also use a similar approach to overwintering mystery bugs: “If you don’t recognize the bug, then just wait a few days,” or you can reach out to Angel Pest Control and get a little help identifying the species and stage of development. We’ve helped keep our clients homes pest-free since 1987.
