Vermont Seasonal Pest Guides

Every September, Vermont homeowners witness the same unwelcome phenomenon: as the Green Mountain State's famous foliage begins to turn, thousands of insects and rodents begin their annual search for winter shelter. Your heated walls, protected attics, and cozy basements represent prime real estate for mice, cluster flies, stink bugs, and dozens of other overwintering pests. Here's what makes Vermont different from most other states: with 78% forest coverage—4.6 million acres

Vermont's four seasons bring predictable pest challenges—this guide shows you exactly when to act. Vermont homeowners face a predictable parade of pests driven by the state's distinct four seasons—cold winters that push rodents indoors, humid summers that breed mosquitoes and ticks, and those late-fall invasions of stink bugs clustering on sun-warmed siding. Understanding when each pest becomes problematic is the first step toward effective, chemical-free control. This compre

Vermont mice don't die in winter they move into your home. When temperatures drop below 40°F , rodents abandon fields and forests to seek warmth, food, and shelter inside Vermont homes. A single breeding pair entering your Burlington colonial or Stowe farmhouse in October can produce 200+ offspring by spring  if left unchecked. The good news: effective winter rodent control doesn't require harsh chemicals. At Purely Nature's Way, we use a natural-first approach combining phys