Winter Is the Best Time to Break the Insect Life Cycle: Here’s Why

Winter offers the perfect opportunity to interrupt the life cycle of indoor insects. While insect activity slows, eggs, larvae, and pupae remain hidden in carpets, pantry goods, clothing, and cracks around the home.

Insects Don’t Die, They Pause

Clothes moths, pantry moths, flies, and tiny household insects often enter a dormant phase in winter. This makes them harder to detect and more dangerous. When spring arrives, dormant insects awaken and multiply rapidly.

Why Winter Treatment Works Better

• Insects move less → easier to target

• Infestations are smaller → faster elimination

• Lower temperatures slow reproduction → ideal for prevention

• Treating eggs/larvae stops the next generation entirely

Best Winter Protection Strategy

Using ECOBUSTERS insect sprays during the cold season eliminates hidden larvae before they mature. Target common hotspots:

• Wardrobes & drawers

• Food storage areas

• Baseboards & corners

• Behind furniture

• Pet bedding

• Garbage & recycling spots

A few winter treatments can prevent months of frustration in spring. Shop our insect sprays now and click here.