The warm weather and dry climate are why so many residents are attracted to Salt Lake City, Utah, but the weather also has a surprising impact on the population of local pests. As the weather grows warmer, the population of cockroaches and other pests has a tendency to swell dramatically. Fortunately, Preventive Pest Control has a variety of pest control solutions to offer to keep your home free of unwanted guests.
Cockroach Population and the Weather
Cockroaches are particularly susceptible to cold weather, and many homeowners find a significant influx of cockroaches during both the winter and summer months. Even in a warm climate like Salt Lake City, cockroaches may seek shelter indoors when the temperatures drop. Cockroaches thrive in warm temperatures and are very fragile in the cold. Cool and dry climates as well as those in areas with a high latitude are less likely to see cockroach infestations, but the summer months can still result in a boost in the cockroach population in these areas.
Despite the myths that cockroaches are nearly indestructible, they can only survive a brief period of time at low temperatures. German cockroaches are particularly vulnerable to the cold. In the summer months, it is common to find cockroaches basking on warm surfaces such as driveways and patios. Warm weather also provides the optimal time for cockroaches to breed and increase their population, leading to significant rates of infestation.
Weather and Cockroach Breeding Patterns
Unfortunately, the tendency of the average cockroach to seek out warm, dry areas means that Utah homes are at an increased risk of infestation during any extreme temperature period. In the winter, the cockroach population shrinks but they are driven to seek shelter indoors, making them more noticeable. In the summer, the warm weather encourages breeding, which means that there are more cockroaches in the area. Because cockroaches typically do not come out during the daylight hours, it is easy to miss a significant infestation in the home.
If you believe that your home has been invaded by cockroaches, the experts at Preventive Pest Control can help you regain control of your environment. Call 801-566-5590 today for your free inspection. A Preventive Pest Control technician can assess the degree of infestation in your home and help you develop a plan for complete removal. The best way to keep your home pest-free is to put up a protective chemical barrier around your property that keeps cockroaches and other pests from entering.
If you see a cockroach, there’s bound to be some of its friends nearby. Call Preventive Pest Control for fast and effective cockroach control in Utah.