Business feature: Pest control business booming

By Joshua Lucero Staff writer jlucero@cnjonline.com

Local pest control services are dealing with an assortment of insects and small animals invading local homes, businesses, and agricultural areas as a result of recent rains.

Lee Ann Davis, district supervisor for Southwestern Pest Control, said the pests this summer are those found in moist, humid conditions.

Field beetles and oriental cockroaches have been coming into peoples homes this year, said Davis.

Davis said during the previous year, the pest control service had received more calls for insects like the sun spider, which is better suited for harsh, dry conditions.

The rain has been driving bugs into homes and businesses, said Davis.

Davis said having more bugs looking for refuge inside of buildings has caused an increase in calls for spiders.

Davis said, The spiders are after the bugs.

Four-legged pests have become more common as well, with mice being driven inside as their natural habitats become flooded.

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Business feature: Pest control business booming