Seasonal Pest Calendar for North Carolina and South Carolina
No matter the time of year, homeowners in the Carolinas can expect to encounter pests. But the types of pests you see change with the seasons. Want a simple way to stay ahead of them? Request Killingsworth Environmental’s FREE Seasonal Pest Calendar and know exactly what to expect all year long.
Spring
Spring marks the beginning of heavy pest activity across North Carolina and South Carolina. Rising temperatures, higher humidity, and fresh vegetation bring insects out of winter dormancy—and closer to your home.
Warm, wet weather provides ideal breeding conditions, making spring one of the busiest seasons for pest control.
Mosquitoes multiply rapidly in standing water from spring rains. Termites swarm around window frames and foundations. Ants and spiders move indoors searching for food and moisture.
Because spring pest activity ramps up quickly, many homeowners start their annual pest control plans this time of year.
Summer
Summer in the Carolinas is hot, humid, and ideal for pests to thrive. Many insects reproduce faster in warm weather, and pests that feed on human activity—like mosquitoes and ticks—peak during this season.
Increased travel also makes summer a prime time for bed bug problems.
If you didn’t get a spring treatment, summer is still a great time to schedule preventative service. Killingsworth professionals also recommend maintaining trimmed shrubs and removing yard clutter to reduce hiding places for summer pests.
Fall
As temperatures cool in fall, pests don’t disappear—they relocate. Many insects and rodents begin seeking warm, protected environments to overwinter, and homes provide the perfect shelter.
Mice and Rats may attempt to enter through tiny cracks around foundations, roofs, and utility lines. Overwintering pests like stink bugs and lady beetles cluster around siding and find their way indoors. Outdoor décor, firewood, and leaf piles can attract pests close to the home.
Killingsworth recommends reducing exterior clutter and storing seasonal items indoors.
Winter
Mild Carolina winters still push pests indoors looking for warmth, food, and moisture. Crawlspaces, attics, basements, and wall voids offer ideal conditions for winter infestations.
Inspect stored holiday décor before bringing it inside, seal gaps around your home, and monitor moisture in basements and crawlspaces. A winter inspection with Killingsworth can catch hidden issues before they become major problems.
Request Killingsworth’s Seasonal Pest Calendar
Pests remain active year-round in North and South Carolina. Killingsworth Environmental’s FREE Seasonal Pest Calendar makes it easy to know what to expect each month.
However, the most effective way to stay protected is with a annual pest protection plan.
Get your free pest calendar and call for a free pest control estimate with Killingsworth Environmental today!
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