Overview of NPMA’s 2025 spring and summer pest forecast for Texas
The NPMA’s Bug Barometer® makes predictions for the entire country based on winter weather patterns and predictions about the weather for spring and summer. This year, the NPMA predicts that Texas will see a lot of mosquito activity this spring, with pests like ants and cockroaches becoming a problem through the summer.
Spring will start off wet, with plenty of rain and tropical storms pushing through Texas. This will lead to an abundance of mosquito activity. Summer will follow with hot, dry weather, pushing pests inside as they look for relief from the conditions outdoors and a good water supply.
Why mosquitoes will be a problem this spring and what to do about them
Mosquitoes love heat and moisture. They need standing water to breed, so although dry summers are not their friend, wet springs certainly are. Unfortunately, with a lot of mosquito activity comes an increased risk of being bitten. Although mosquito bites are irritating, they are also worrisome because of the diseases they can spread.
Keeping mosquitoes off your property makes going outside much more enjoyable and lowers your risk of contracting a mosquito-borne disease. Try these mosquito prevention tips to keep mosquitoes away:
- Reduce moisture around your property by ensuring good drainage, cutting back foliage, and checking for leaking pipes.
- Empty bird baths, barrels, plant pots, and any other items where water might collect around your property to eliminate standing water.
- Keep your grass, shrubs, plants, and trees well-trimmed.
- Remove debris from your lawn and store unused items so they don’t capture rainwater.
The pest forecast for this summer
As spring turns to summer, the weather will likely heat up and dry up. Our spring storms will give way to hot, dry conditions. Although this is good news regarding mosquito populations, it’s not great news for other pest activity.
When the weather gets hot and dry, many pests move indoors. They need a steady water supply, and a place to live that isn’t too hot. They may find the perfect conditions inside your house.
Ants and cockroaches are two of the most common summer home invaders and they’re included on this year’s pest forecast for our region. If these pests get into your house, you should be concerned. Depending on the species, ants can contaminate food, spread diseases, and damage your house. Cockroaches are some of the most filthy creatures to invade homes, and they are not only known for the many diseases they spread but also for how difficult they are to eliminate.
Tips for protecting your Texas home
You must be proactive to protect your home and loved ones from pest activity this spring and summer. Try these pest prevention tips to keep pests out:
- Seal cracks and gaps to prevent pests from getting indoors.
- Remove standing water and reduce moisture around your property, both outside and indoors.
- Install screens on your windows and doors.
- Maintain your yard by trimming grass, shrubs, plants, and tree branches and removing leaf litter and lawn debris.
- Remove food sources outside.
- Keep your kitchen clean at all times, and store food in sealed containers.
- Take out the trash regularly, and store outdoor garbage bins at least 20 feet from your house.
- Hire the professionals at Marathon Pest Control for inspections and treatments to keep your home protected all year.
Why professional pest control is the best way to protect your property
The best way to make sure mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, and other pests don’t become a problem around your Texas property is to implement a pest control plan that keeps these pests away. Marathon Pest Control’s team of highly-trained specialists delivers high-quality service at an affordable price. As a locally-owned business, we understand the pest problems homeowners in Magnolia, The Woodlands and surrounding areas face, and we know how to treat them quickly and thoroughly.
For mosquito control or home pest control to stop ants, cockroaches, and other pests, we’ve got you covered! Contact Marathon Pest Control today for full-service pest control that will eliminate your concerns about a pest infestation of any kind. Be proactive this spring and summer.
