Does Rain Impact Pest Control Treatments?

As Missourians, one of the things we can be certain of is the uncertainty of what kind of weather we might get at any given time. Although it's summer, and typically that would mean sunshine and heat waves, we know all too well that Missouri weather tends to have a mind of its own (take last week's hail storm for example...) A question that often comes up in our field of work, is 'does the rain impact my pest control treatment?' The answer is double-sided, and here's why.

Rain is a Good Thing!

Pest control treatments typically are not negatively affected by the rain because most of the walls in your home are protected by overhangs and rarely get wet. In fact, it is usually dry around the windows, door frames, and cracks where your pest control professional sprays.

Also, rain can soften the soil, which helps to draw insects out. This is why you may sometimes see a trail of ants traveling indoors on a rainy day. If the insects are already out of where they live and breed, being exposed by the rain, it is easier for exterminators to rid your home of these pests.

Another reason why rain can be beneficial to pest control is because specially formulated granular pellets are placed on the lawn during pest control treatments that actually need water to help activate them. The rain carries these granular insecticides deep into the soil and prevents ants, crickets, spiders, earwigs and other pests from sneaking into your home.

You May Need to Treat Sooner

While rain can be a great benefit to aiding in pest control treatment, you need to also understand that an overabundance of rain can shorten the time between treatments. Like many things, rain is a good thing, but too much of a good thing can wear down the chemicals much quicker. Typically a treatment will protect for around 30 days, but too much rainfall could make that time lesser.

Let A B Pest Control & Insulation Handle Your Pest Control Treatments!
By treating even when it rains, you should be able to enjoy your summer without the hassle of pests! A B Pest Control & Insulation can help you protect your home from all pests that affect Central Missouri from ants and spiders to termites and wasps and everything in between. Make sure pests don't ruin your summer fun even on the rainy days and contact a professional Lake of the Ozarks pest control company today. You can schedule an appointment with A B Pest Control & Insulation at 573-964-1100.

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