Seasonal Pest Calendar
What pests appear when in Korea, and how to prepare.
Spring (Mar–May)
- • Ants start entering homes
- • Love bugs (May–June)
- • Ticks in parks/hiking trails
Action: Seal cracks, check window screens
Summer (Jun–Aug)
- • Cockroaches peak activity
- • Mosquitoes everywhere
- • Fruit flies in kitchens
Action: Gel bait, mosquito nets, clean drains
Fall (Sep–Nov)
- • Rats/mice seek indoor warmth
- • Bed bugs (post-travel season)
- • Stink bugs near windows
Action: Seal pipes, check luggage after trips
Winter (Dec–Feb)
- • Rats most active indoors
- • Bed bugs (heated rooms)
- • Most insects dormant
Action: Set rat traps, book spring pest control
Best Time to Book Pest Control
CockroachesApril–May (before peak)
MosquitoesMay (kill larvae early)
RatsSep–Oct (before they enter)
Bed bugsImmediately when found