As spring has arrived and the metro-east has warm, rainy days in the forecast , residents can expect one problematic pest to emerge earlier than usual.
Illinois and the greater Midwest will see a variety of bugs and insects thrive this season, including mosquitoes and ants. Cockroaches may also be an issue in the metro-east.
Spring and summer are peak pest seasons , according to the National Pest Management Association’s bug barometer, which is a seasonal pest forecast for the U.S. But one particularly troublesome disease vector, the tick, is expected to cause more issues this year. The bug barometer reports Illinois and surrounding states are likely to see higher than average tick populations…