Mosquitoes

At Ninefold Pest, we get this question all the time from homeowners across Richmond, Charlottesville, and Roanoke: “Why are there suddenly so many bugs around my house in summer?” You’re not imagining it. Insects and other pests really do become more active in warmer months, and there are a few important reasons why. As your local experts in summer pest control in Virginia, we’re here to explain what’s going on and how we can help protect your home from seasonal invasions.

As summer approaches, so does one of Pennsylvania’s most persistent backyard pests—the mosquito. Here in Scranton and the greater Lackawanna County area, the return of warm, wet weather means mosquitoes are gearing up for another active season. Between spring rains and the natural moisture in our region’s wooded and hilly terrain, it doesn’t take much for mosquito populations to explode.

Fall is here, and it won’t be long before winter arrives. This means it is time to look to the Bug Barometer and see what we can expect from pests in our part of the country. What is the Bug Barometer? It is a bi-annual pest forecast put out by the National Pest Management Association. Their on-staff entomologists and industry experts look at prevailing weather patterns and correlate them to pest activity. Let’s look at what they have to say about fall pest pressures in Richmond and throughout Virginia as well as the Southeast.

Whether you’re savoring summer evenings on the porch or planning a backyard BBQ, mosquitoes can quickly turn your outdoor fun into a swat-fest. But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to keep mosquitoes at bay and enjoy your time outside without becoming a snack for these tiny intruders.