{"id":118,"date":"2024-10-18T15:45:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T15:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frontrangepest.com\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2024-10-18T15:45:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T15:45:12","slug":"colorados-harboring-pests-when-to-call-in-the-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frontrangepest.com\/blog\/colorados-harboring-pests-when-to-call-in-the-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado\u2019s Harboring Pests: When to Call in the Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Living in Colorado, residents often enjoy the natural beauty and wildlife the state has to offer. However, not all local wildlife is welcome, especially when it involves pests like earwigs, boxelder bugs, cluster flies, and stink bugs. These pests can become more than a nuisance, invading your home and creating discomfort for you and your family. Here\u2019s how you can keep these common pests at bay and recognize when it’s time to call in the professionals, such as Front Range Pest Control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identifying Common Colorado Pests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Earwigs<\/strong>: These small, dark, narrow insects have pincers on their tails and are often found in moist areas. Earwigs sometimes swarm homes in search of shelter from extreme weather conditions. During periods of dry, hot weather, they look for cooler, moist places to survive. During heavy rains, earwigs come indoors to escape saturated soils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Boxelder Bugs<\/strong>: Recognizable by their black and red markings, these bugs are typically found on or around boxelder trees during warmer months. In the fall, boxelder bugs congregate in significant numbers as they search for a warm spot to overwinter. They tuck themselves into tiny cracks and crevices within walls to shield themselves from the cold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Cluster Flies<\/strong>: Larger than the common housefly, cluster flies have a golden sheen over their thorax and are slow flyers. Known for their tendency to huddle together, cluster flies don\u2019t enter your home in search of food or to bread; instead, they are entering diapause (similar to hibernation.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Stink Bugs<\/strong>: Known for their shield-like shape and the unpleasant odor they release when disturbed or crushed, stink bugs swarm in search of shelter from decreasing temperatures and shorter days. Once a stink bug finds a suitable location, it releases a pheromone that attracts other stink bugs to the area. The more stink bugs gather, the more odor they can produce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Preventive Measures<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n