--- title: Local snow storm's impact on south shore pest control description: The local snow storm's impact on south shore pest control can be seen in many ways, including rodent control, ticks, and mosquito control. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/shutterstock_121994359.jpg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # Local snow storm's impact on south shore pest control By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Feb 9, 2016 12:00:33 PM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/local-snow-storms-impact-on-south-shore-pest-control#comments-listing) We knew it was bound to happen. The mild winter we've enjoyed so far this year has finally given way to mother nature's reminder that New England winters are not for the timid. The snowy forecast affects us in many ways, but according to [Burgess Pest Management](http://burgesspest.com), a local snow storm's impact on south shore pest control is something homeowners should be mindful of. ![south shore pest control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_121994359.jpg?width=320&name=shutterstock_121994359.jpg "south shore pest control") When it gets cold, everything (and everyone) wants to come inside. This is especially true for [rodent control on the south shore](http://www.burgesspest.com/residential/rodent-control/). If mice can detect small openings with a diameter about the size of a dime, they'll squeeze their flexible bodies through.  Even insects demonstrate a similar pattern. This winter, a major [Massachusetts pest control](http://www.burgesspest.com/company/service-areas/) problem has been [stink bug infestations](http://www.burgesspest.com/pest-library/stink-bugs-pest-management/). They're finding their way inside to escape the cold. Ants come up through stress cracks or gaps in hardwood floors, much to the chagrin of homeowners. Our [Cape Cod pest control operation](http://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/cape-cod/), for example, has noticed a steep increase in ant activity this winter. The local snow storm's impact on south shore pest control creates another scenario. A blanket of snow acts as an insulating layer for ticks, which may lead to a bad [tick season in Massachusetts](http://www.burgesspest.com/residential/mosquitos-ticks/). The snow protects these soft bodied parasites from damaging wind and cold. Once the snow melts, the standing water and saturated conditions create favorable conditions for Massachusetts mosquito breeding. With fears of the Zika virus already raising concern among Massachusetts homeowners, this is something we must all be aware of, as we quickly approach the most active Massachusetts pest control season of the year.  [![Free Inspections!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/460754/b90a9f99-5c86-491d-b7de-b4f5292b3545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/460754/b90a9f99-5c86-491d-b7de-b4f5292b3545) Topics: [mosquito control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/mosquito-control), [massachusetts pest control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/massachusetts-pest-control), [burgess pest management](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/burgess-pest-management), [pest control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/pest-control), [rodent control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/rodent-control), [tick control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/topic/tick-control)  Thanks for visiting today! ### Have a Pest Problem?   [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/460754/cb31fb6d-9c1e-4916-b4b7-a37bbc4590a1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/460754/cb31fb6d-9c1e-4916-b4b7-a37bbc4590a1) ### Get the latest in your inbox ### Recent Posts ##### Residential Pest Control - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Massachusetts Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) ##### COMPANY - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ##### Contact Us [508-587-4309](tel:508-587-4309) [email](mailto:info@burgesspest.com) - - - - ### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOG: © 2022 Burgess Pest Management. 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