Colorado Springs boasts stunning mountain views and all four seasons, but it also comes with some unwanted visitors. In terms of pest control, there is no holiday; pests are experts at entering homes during seasonal forces. Whether it be ants marching through your kitchen in spring, or mice seeking warm shelter in your basement come fall, pest pressure here is a very real thing. This climate, coupled with rapid temperature fluctuations, presents challenges that may baffle first-time homeowners. 

You should always reach out to Saela Pest Control for help!

Colorado Springs’ Climate and Its Effect on Pest Cycles

1. The High-Altitude Factor Changes Everything

At 6,035 feet above sea level, Colorado Springs impacts pests’ seasonal behavior. At lower elevations, insects are more constant year-round, but at our altitude, we have separate pest seasons. Pests are tougher to eliminate since the thin air and abundant UV exposure cause them to evolve to endure harsher climates than those often found in houses.

1. Spring Awakening: When Pests Come Out of Hibernation

The first significant wave of pests marches home between March and May. Once the temperature rises above 50°F, ants, spiders, and beetles wake from their winter slumber. Snowmelt can raise moisture levels near foundations, drawing pests to find a water source. That is when you will start spotting ant trails overnight, and spiders moving into corners that, you vow, were spotless a week earlier.

1. Summer Heat Drives Pests Indoors

From June to August, average temperatures are often in the 80s and 90s, and the city basks in around 245 sunny days per year, substantially above the national average of only 205 days. The brutal sun and heat drive those pests to seek a cooler, darker environment —your home. 

1. Fall: The Great Indoor Migration

Between September and November, pests start looking for somewhere to shelter as they prepare for winter. When overnight lows are in the 30s and 40s, mice, rats, spiders, and boxelder bugs all want to get inside. 

Why Preventive Pest Control Is More Effective Than Reactive Treatment

Preventive pest control is like getting your car an oil change; you do not wait for the engine to blow before you change the oil. Your home is no different from that perspective. These treatments act as barriers that prevent pests from establishing colonies, which saves you the trouble and cost of full-blown infestations. When established, pests can reproduce rapidly. One mouse can produce 5-10 litters each year, and a few ants can call in a nest of thousands nearby. Reactive treatment assumes you already have the issue, leaving you to deal with contamination, health risks, and property damage.

Best Times of the Year to Schedule Pest Control in Colorado Springs

Your best bet is to have quarterly treatments to align with Colorado Springs pest cycles. Schedule your first treatment in early March, before the pests of Spring start to surface. This establishes a barrier when activity ramps up. Your second application should be made in late May or early June, before the summer invasion ramps up. Book September for the third treatment. 

Protect Your Home Year-Round As Soon As Possible

As a Colorado Springs homeowner, you need not face these challenges alone. By understanding how pests react to our unique, high-altitude environment, Saela Pest Control has earned its stripes in the area. Their quarterly preventive programs are tailored to local pest cycles, applying treatments to the exterior barrier of your home to prevent pests from ever entering your home. Unlike other pest control providers, they are not just exterminating bugs; they are building a barrier that changes with the seasons around your property.