Tick Control for Late Summer and Other Autumn Pests

Is your battle with Las Cruces pests over as summer winds down?

The unfortunate answer is – no. Autumn pests, like ticks, fleas, fire ants, spiders, and stink bugs are still out in force. What’s more, they’re also more visible this time of year. That’s because warm days and cooling evenings make it the perfect time for them to remain active, completing their mating season, and heading for cover.

At Mosquito Squad of Las Cruces, we know that pest control has never been just a spring and summer issue. It can be a year-round necessity – and very often is. Here’s what you need to know about late-summer tick control and the autumn pests you should keep an eye out for.

Why Ticks Are Still a Threat in Late Summer

The warm southern New Mexico climate is one that ticks thrive in. Even as temperatures slightly cool, they remain active through late summer and well into the fall season. These tiny parasites find ample hiding places among tall grasses, brush, and the shady confines of your yard this time of year.

What Are Your Tick Bite Risks?

Since your risk levels do not decrease in late summer and autumn, it’s important to remember that tick bites can leave behind acute or lingering illnesses. Your whole family remains at risk right now, including your pets.

Ticks are best known for the transmission of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. But like other insect bites, the skin lesion resulting from a tick bite can become irritated or infected, as well. A single overlooked tick can turn into a big problem – without you ever even knowing a tick bite occurred in some cases.

That’s why it’s important to continue to practice tick safety outdoors, and we also recommend continued tick control yard treatments well into autumn here in the Las Cruces area.

Other Autumn Las Cruces Pests to Be Mindful About

Ticks are far from the only autumnal space invaders to worry about lurking around your yard and home. Here are a few additional pest risks in Las Cruces in late summer and fall.

Rodents are a year-round risk. Thing is mice and rats come closer to your home during the fall in an attempt to hide out there for the winter season. So, if you see a rodent around your property, it is important to contact Mosquito Squad of Las Cruces for rodent control before they get to your home and become a real problem for you.

Yellow jackets and wasps are highly aggressive this time of year. With grown colonies and large nests, coupled with lingering food sources, they are out much more in search of sustenance. Additionally, since many species make their nests in the ground, you might have the unfortunate circumstance of finding them by moving over or simply walking over them. And they are angry at the end of summer!

Mosquitoes are still here too. The weather is still good for mosquito breeding in late summer in Las Cruces, so we recommend treating until they have dwindled to their lowest point – usually mid to late fall.

Ants will come marching right to your door. Or to your windows, cracks in your foundation, or any small entry point they can find on your home. We recommend not only treating for ants in late summer and fall but also performing a check of your house to seal up any potential points of entry. Other pests will also try getting in, including spiders and scorpions, so your efforts will help keep these guys out too!

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Mosquito Squad is a trusted outdoor tick and pest control company in Las Cruces! We are eager to help defend your property against ants, mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and a wide array of outdoor Las Cruces pests – and rodents too.

We stand behind our pest control treatments with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee!

Get in touch with Mosquito Squad of Las Cruces by filling out our form online or calling us at (575) 221-1787 for a free quote.

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