The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced that it expects a surge in rodent infestations – as well as mosquito and tick activity – due to the warm weather being here to stay throughout the country.
Florida specifically was singled out for being a target for these problematic pest issues. In addition, NPMA issued a list of the top cities at risk for vector-borne diseases in spring and summer.
Chicago topped the list, followed by Cleveland, Dallas, the state of Florida, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Much of the cities or Florida were focused on a less than colder winter warming sooner and thus creating more rodent growth opportunities.
The biggest issue facing rodent infestations is the lack of prevention. While most customers are contacting PMPs at the time of a pest sighting, at that point there are active issues that are being handled versus preventative.
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