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According to theNational Pest Management Association(NPMA), bugs are on the increase.

Should we be worried?

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Whats causing the rise in pests this year?

Heres what to expect where you are.

Hot summer temperatures from June to August will also drive a rise in stinging insects.

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Summer heat and humidity will cause a surge in mosquitoes, ants and stinging insects.

And with an early spring, ticks will appear ahead of schedule.

Northwest:A warm, wet spring in the Intermountain region will encourage an early tick season.

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While lower rainfall in the Pacific Northwest could result in more earwigs and cockroaches inviting themselves into our homes.

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