07.14.21
SC Johnson—the maker of Off! and Raid—and AccuWeather have launched a first-of-its-kind Pest Index, a new tool that will help families plan for backyard BBQs or trips to the park when common pests may be present.
"Just like you plan for sun or rain, it's important to plan for insects you might encounter in your daily activities," said Dr. Thomas Mascari, bug expert and entomologist for SC Johnson. "Mosquitoes, ticks, roaches and ants can put a damper on summer fun, and the AccuWeather SC Johnson Pest Index is a great tool that utilizes the power of science to ensure that families are ready and able to help avoid pests outside or at home."
Consumers can access the new AccuWeather SC Johnson Pest Index at any time via a computer or mobile device by going to Accuweather.com/pest. The Pest Index provides users with real-time information on the potential incidence of common bugs in their local towns and cities. It factors in location, weather and insect behavior to predict what level of pest activity (low, moderate or high) people can expect from both indoor and outdoor pests, so they can plan accordingly.
In an effort to avoid unwanted infestations, the Pest Index will provide not only the estimated incidence of common pests but pest control information and recommended products that can be used to pest-proof areas around the home as well as planned outdoor activities.
Insect activity varies across the US and the Pest Index has already made some important predictions on what to expect across the country. For example, significant rainfall and heat mean a higher chance of mosquito activity. Cities including Dallas, Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, are predicted to be most affected this summer with wetter-than-normal conditions. More broadly, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri, as well as Central and East Texas, should also prepare for increased mosquito activity.
SC Johnson has teamed up with Tamron Hall, Emmy Award-winning host of "The Tamron Hall Show" to share her personal tips on how she plans to tackle pests year-round.
"Just like you plan for sun or rain, it's important to plan for insects you might encounter in your daily activities," said Dr. Thomas Mascari, bug expert and entomologist for SC Johnson. "Mosquitoes, ticks, roaches and ants can put a damper on summer fun, and the AccuWeather SC Johnson Pest Index is a great tool that utilizes the power of science to ensure that families are ready and able to help avoid pests outside or at home."
Consumers can access the new AccuWeather SC Johnson Pest Index at any time via a computer or mobile device by going to Accuweather.com/pest. The Pest Index provides users with real-time information on the potential incidence of common bugs in their local towns and cities. It factors in location, weather and insect behavior to predict what level of pest activity (low, moderate or high) people can expect from both indoor and outdoor pests, so they can plan accordingly.
In an effort to avoid unwanted infestations, the Pest Index will provide not only the estimated incidence of common pests but pest control information and recommended products that can be used to pest-proof areas around the home as well as planned outdoor activities.
Insect activity varies across the US and the Pest Index has already made some important predictions on what to expect across the country. For example, significant rainfall and heat mean a higher chance of mosquito activity. Cities including Dallas, Houston and Lake Charles, Louisiana, are predicted to be most affected this summer with wetter-than-normal conditions. More broadly, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri, as well as Central and East Texas, should also prepare for increased mosquito activity.
SC Johnson has teamed up with Tamron Hall, Emmy Award-winning host of "The Tamron Hall Show" to share her personal tips on how she plans to tackle pests year-round.