Where Do Pests Go During Winter? [DIY Pest Control]

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Introduction: 0:00
How Seasonal Changes Affect Pests: 0:30
How Pests Survive Winter: 1:02
Preventing Overwintering Pests: 3:21

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Seasonal changes throughout the year influence pest behavior, activity level, and survival strategies.

As temperatures drop, many insects struggle to maintain activity. Arthropods don’t generate their own body heat, relying on warmer weather to keep their bodies in motion. Without heat, many insects become lethargic, slowing down their bodily functions.

Winter also brings food shortages for pests. Plants stop growing actively, pushing insects to adapt or seek other food sources.

As winter approaches, different pests will employ many survival strategies to endure the cold. Collectively, these strategies are known as ‘overwintering,’ and help pests to find shelter and conserve energy.

When it gets cold, many insects enter a state of hibernation known as diapause. During diapause, these insects slow down their metabolism, putting a stop to their development until the weather warms back up.

Pests that undergo diapause tend to seek shelter in hard-to-reach places closer to heat sources, such as around plumbing or water heaters. For example, termites and ants may burrow deeper into the ground to escape the winter chill. Other insects will lay eggs in well-hidden locations knowing they won’t develop until the weather warms.

Stink bugs and Asian lady beetles are known to overwinter within human homes. They can penetrate buildings through weep holes and other openings to protect themselves from the cold. Once temperatures warm up, they emerge indoors in large numbers, making their infestation seem sudden when they’ve been inside all season.

In addition to diapause as a way of surviving winter, some insects will instead migrate to warmer climates. Similar to birds, many insects like beetles, moths, and leafhoppers will travel long distances southward to escape winter temperatures.


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