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, a local snow storm's impact on south shore pest control is something homeowners should be mindful of. 
When it gets cold, everything (and everyone) wants to come inside. This is especially true for rodent control on the south shore. 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 problem has been stink bug infestations. 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, 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. 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.
