The National Pest Management Association’s
forecasts a buggy spring season across the United States
On April, 1st, the National Pest Management Association released its Bug Barometer, a forecast indicating what Americans can expect from pest populations this spring and summer. From the high temperatures and severe drought conditions on the Pacific Coast, to the huge amounts of snow still lingering in New England – NPMA’s Bug Barometer takes into account what winter wrought in every region of the country.
Although many pests seem to disappear during the winter, most species are actually overwintering, or in a hibernating-like state, as they await the arrival of warmer temperatures and the opportunity to emerge when spring arrives. Weather patterns have a huge impact on when, and where, these pests become active once springtime hits.
