Bugs don’t care that you’ve got guests coming over, or that you just mopped the floors. When they want in, they’ll find a way and here in Southern Utah, they want it year-round.
If you’ve lived here for more than a minute, you already know bugs don’t quit. From spring ants and summer scorpions to those sneaky fall spiders, there’s always something trying to move in where it doesn’t belong.
So the big question is:
How often do you really need to spray for pests in Southern Utah?
Let’s break it down.
First Things First: Why So Many Bugs?
Our beautiful desert climate creates the perfect storm for year-round pests. With warm temps, mild winters, and bone-dry conditions, bugs stick around far longer here than they do in cooler, wetter places. We might love the red rock views and wide-open skies but guess what? So do the bugs.
Southern Utah’s unique geography makes it a haven for pests. Our rural areas border open desert and farmland, which means pests like mice, earwigs, and beetles have a short walk to your back porch. Meanwhile, suburban neighborhoods with irrigated lawns and landscaping provide a lush oasis in the middle of the desert, an ideal environment for ants, roaches, and spiders to nest and breed.
And it’s not just a one-season nuisance the bugs take shifts:
- Spring: Ants come marching, wasps build nests under your eaves, and earwigs show up in your laundry room. Termites start swarming, too.
- Summer: Scorpions sneak into garages and basements, cockroaches dart across patios at night, and beetles show up by the handful.
- Fall: Rodents start looking for warmth and food, boxelder bugs pile up on sunny walls, and spiders start nesting indoors.
- Winter: That’s when the indoor bugs really come alive. Silverfish in the bathrooms, pantry pests in the kitchen, and mice in the attic.
One-time sprays might knock down the visible pests, but they don’t stop the next wave. By the time one batch disappears, another is already hatching, hiding, or headed your way. Southern Utah homes need proactive, seasonal defense not just “spray and pray” treatments.
So… How Often Should You Spray?
We recommend pest control every 2–3 months for most Southern Utah homes. Why?
- It keeps active barriers in place to block new infestations
- It breaks the lifecycle of pests (especially ants, roaches, and spiders)
- It provides early detection of new threats like termites or rodents
- It gives you year-round peace of mind and fewer surprises
Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
| Home Type | Recommended Service |
| Standard single-family home | Quarterly (every 3 months) |
| Rural properties / near fields or water | Bi-monthly (every 2 months) |
| Severe or recurring infestations | Monthly until resolved |
| Rental/vacation homes | Quarterly with seasonal checkups |
| Offices & professional buildings | Monthly or Bi-monthly, depending on foot traffic |
| Small retail shops | Monthly, with extra focus on entry points and storage areas |
Tip: Got rodents, scorpions, or stubborn repeat offenders? More frequent treatments may be needed at first, then we scale back once they’re under control. That’s the beauty of a custom service plan.
What Happens If You Skip a Treatment?
Miss a treatment and pests can quickly rebound. Egg cycles, weather shifts, or even construction nearby can bring them right back. A lapse of even one month can open the door to reinfestation especially during peak seasons like spring and fall.
Plus, without that consistent barrier, pests may find a way inside… and once they’re in, it’s harder (and more expensive) to get them out.
Which Pest Control Plan is Right for You?
We keep it simple with plans built for every type of home and budget. Whether you’re dealing with one-time issues or want full-on protection year-round, we’ve got a plan that fits.
See Our Pest Control Plans Here
Each plan includes:
- Professional-grade products (safe for kids & pets)
- Preventative barrier sprays to stop bugs before they get in
- Full inspections during every visit
- Seasonal pest targeting based on what’s active in your area
- Local techs who know our pests (and your neighborhood)
And if something pops up between visits? We come back free of charge.
No contracts. No stress. Just reliable, honest service.
Ready to Schedule Service?
Don’t wait until the ants are marching or the spiders are taking over the garage. The best time to spray is before the bugs show up and now’s the perfect time to start.
Click here to schedule your pest control service now →
Or give us a call and we’ll help you pick the right plan for your home and budget.
A Note from Cash
“I started Newby’s after years in the field because I wanted to build something better, honest, local, and dependable. We show up when we say we will, and we don’t stop until the job’s done right. We know Southern Utah because we’re from here. And that makes a difference.”
-Cash Newby, Owner
If you’ve got questions, give us a call. We’ll treat you like a neighbor because you are.
