While we might be enjoying the cold months in our warm houses, or even taking off to Florida to soak up the sun, what happens to the pests over the winter?

Ants

Ants are very good at surviving cold temperatures. In the fall, they consume lots of food to survive for long stretches without eating. In winter, they hibernate deep in the soil or under rocks and emerge in spring, ready to chow down at your first picnic or cookout.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can withstand temperatures from nearly freezing to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, which makes them hard to eliminate, though they will most likely die after a few days of exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Too bad we provide them with toasty warm quarters in our homes and beds!

Cockroaches

No pest is quite so resilient as the cockroach. They have survived for millions of years and become highly adaptable to different environments. Cockroaches can and will survive year-round as long as they have access to warm, moist conditions, like our kitchens and bathrooms.

Termites

Subterranean termites, the most common variety in our area, can survive easily by digging down deep into lower layers of soil. In spring they swarm out, looking for mates and new nest locations, often in our houses!

Now you know that some of our more common pests will not just die off when the weather gets colder, be especially aware of signs of an infestation and call a pest control professional!