While Southern Arizona winters are mild, pest activity isn’t! As it gets colder in cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tempe; many pests search for warmth, shelter, and food inside buildings; making winter an important season for proactive pest management on HOA and Commercial Properties.
Understanding which pests are most active during the winter (and how they’re treated) can help prevent larger issues in the future. It’s important to utilize a pest control service to prevent future issues.
Common Winter Pests:
Rats & Gophers: Rodents are one of the most common winter pests that we find on properties. They enter buildings through small openings as well as burrow in the landscape, causing damage to wiring, insulation, landscape, and posing contamination risks.
Common treatment approach: Targeted trapping and ongoing monitoring to prevent reinfestation.
Mosquitos: Mosquito activity can be high year-round here in Arizona, especially around standing water, irrigation systems, and shaded common areas. They pose a threat to health, comfort, and peace of mind. Mosquitos can breed in standing water as far as a mile away while still congregating on your property.
Common treatment approach: Breeding-site reduction, standing water management, and routine treatments to suppress mosquito activity and prevent population regrowth.
Spiders & Other Pests: Spiders, crickets, and other pests often enter buildings and also cause safety and discomfort issues (especially to kids!)
Common treatment approach: Perimeter treatments, entry-point management, and routine service to reduce presence.
Why Winter Pest Control Matters for HOAs & Commercial Properties
Winter pest issues often go unnoticed; proactive winter treatments help protect landscape and infrastructure, maintain property standards, and keep people safe.
Schedule a Cimex Winter Pest Evaluation
If you manage an HOA or commercial property, winter is the ideal time to address pest activity before it escalates. A professional evaluation can help identify risks, treat current issues, and prepare your property for the seasons ahead.
Contact us today to schedule a winter pest control evaluation! (602) 688-4985
-Cimex Control Pest Management