The total number of service requests in September was lower than average (318 requests compared to a five-year average of 490).  The total is lower than average, mostly because of the unusually low number of yellowjacket and wasp requests (109 compared to a five-year average of 254). However, yellowjackets remain the most frequently requested service, as is typical in the warmer season. It is unusual to have a steep drop in number during September, as usually the decline begins in October and then falls sharply in November. The number of dead bid requests has also declined from a high in July, which was earlier in the season than expected.

Service requests in the category “other” included insect-related inquiries about fleas, cockroaches,and bees.

This graph shows the number of service requests of each category from each month of 2026.

Page last reviewed: October 8 2026