Springtime Showers, Flying Pest Superpowers?

Why does it seem like mosquitoes, gnats, and flies multiply after spring and summer showers?

Flying pests are a huge nuisance to home and business owners throughout the Springfield Mass area. A fresh spring or summer rain seems to bring them all out. And it’s not such a problem to swat one or two flying pests in your backyard, but when they come in swarms, it’s time to act. The last thing you want is for a family member to receive a mosquito bite that makes them sick. Nor do you want your pet to become a victim of a mosquito bite. Here’s the deal with these seemingly wet weather foes.

Do Showers Make Flying Pests Multiply?

Okay, let’s be clear. Rain does not directly make gnats, flies, and mosquitoes multiply. If you suffer an immediate onslaught of pests on a post-rain spring or summer evening, they were there already, and they’re now targeting you, or perhaps the environment around you. While mosquitoes and gnats might be seeking a blood meal, they too, can be driven closer to our homes after rain, because the moisture has provided an ample environment for their survival and reproduction.

Mosquitoes and gnats are looking for moist, protected areas to live. That could be areas beneath your shrubs or other obscured areas. Mosquitoes will lay their eggs in any area with stagnant water, like outdoor toys, flowerpots, or puddles caused by rain. Gnats seek moist soil for the same purpose.

What about flies? What are they looking for? Rain and warm weather are great for flies, as these conditions cause organic materials to decay much faster, which is highly attractive to them. Additionally, wet food waste or even pet waste can draw flies in. So, be sure to properly dispose of foods and keep your pet’s waste picked up.

What Else Makes Flies, Mosquitoes, and Gnats Come Out?

Seasonally speaking, outdoor pests begin to emerge due to a few factors. This includes weather conditions we spoke about above, but that’s not all. Did you know that in addition to warmth in the springtime, pests emerge from overwintering when daylight hours get longer? Summarized - flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and other outdoor pests thrive in the same temperate climate that we enjoy. And why wouldn’t they? It’s great to be outside in Springfield MA in the spring and summer.

Mosquito Squad Has Superpowers to Fight Pests in Your Yard

While flying pests do not gain superpowers from warm weather and rain, our superpowers are piqued during this time of year. Through our Squad Fly Control service, we can help you combat the likes of gnats, flies, and mosquitoes. And as a bonus, it defends against ticks too! So, don’t suffer through these annoying, potentially dangerous pests this time of year. Call on the superheroes at Mosquito Squad of Springfield for proactive, season-long protection.

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Ready to discuss your mosquito pest control needs? Mosquito Squad of Springfield can help you deter and control mosquitoes, ticks, and myriad outdoor pests! Contact us at (413) 418-3359 or fill out our online form for a complimentary pest control assessment and quote.

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