For most Kansas City homes, year-round pest control is worth it because different pests are active at different times of year. Continuous service handles the mosquitoes and ticks of the summer and the rodents and insects of the fall and winter.
You may think of pest control as a summer expense. The bugs come out, you treat them; the cold comes back, you stop. It makes perfect sense, but in Kansas City’s climate, it’s not that simple. That view leaves a real gap in the months people assume are quiet.
Winter doesn’t end the pest problem here. It changes who’s causing it. As temperatures drop, mice and rats start working their way indoors for warmth and food. If you have pest control in place, it discourages them from getting inside and making a home of your wall voids, attic, and garage. The same is true for overwintering insects like Boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, and stink bugs.
Year-round pest control keeps up a protective perimeter before you need it. That alone can make your life a lot more comfortable from October to April.
But is avoiding annoyance alone worth the expense? It can be, especially if you live on a wooded lot or near water, or if you have a history of rodents. Pest problems can come along with health problems, and rodents, in particular, can chew through insulation and wiring. So the costs can add up, and not just because you’d be setting out bait to try to lure the pests away from your living areas.
If you're tired of restarting the fight every spring, Mosquito Squad of Kansas City can help. Offers include year-round plans that help protect your home through the off-season as well as the summer barrier service, which delivers up to 90% reduction in mosquito activity on a 21-day cycle by a trained technician.
