You Won’t Be Happy To Hear That Mississippi Is Experiencing A Major Surge Of Bugs This Year

Here in Mississippi, we’re pretty used to bugs. However, that doesn’t mean we want more of them, but it looks like that’s just what we’re going to get. According to the National Pest Management Association, the Magnolia State can expect a major surge of a variety of pests this spring and summer. Take a look:

Back in March, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released its Bug Barometer.

So, what exactly is the Bug Barometer? It’s a "seasonal forecast of the pest pressure and activity Americans can expect to see in their respective regions of the country."

The forecast is made based on weather patterns and other long term predictions, such as the biological behaviors of pests.

According to the creators of the Bug Barometer, the "colder and wetter" winter we had in Mississippi - combined with the "colder and wetter" summer we’re expected to have - pest populations will spike.

If the Bug Barometer is correct, the Magnolia State will see a surge in a variety of pest populations, including mosquitoes. (So get the bug spray ready!)

The influx of mosquitoes can be attributed to the unseasonably wet winter we had in Mississippi - and that's because residual winter moisture provides ideal conditions for mosquito larvae to form.

Termite populations are also expected to increase, so make sure your home is protected.

The flourishing termite populations can also be linked to lingering winter moisture.

Just like the winter season, Mississippi’s summer season is predicted to be a rainy one. The increased moisture means that insects will be looking for some dry shelter – like inside your house. (Yikes!)

According to the Bug Barometer, Mississippians can "expect increased cockroach and ant pressure as they move indoors for shelter."

So, what do you think about the NPMA's prediction?

Want to know what other bugs call Mississippi home? Click here.