The last signs of winter have vanished from the Roanoke Valley as temperatures rise and we settle into spring. Warmer weather means many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, but it also means that pests are more active and trying to get indoors.
Don’t let unwanted pests bug you this spring.
As a trusted Roanoke exterminator, we’ve rounded up prevention tips for Roanoke’s top warm weather pests to help you stay pest-free.
Look Out For These Common Pests
When it comes to warm weather pests, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Infestations can be stressful and costly to remediate, so our number one pest-prevention tip is to prevent bugs from taking up residence in your home in the first place.
Protecting your home or place of business from bugs often involves simple steps that can be done as part of your regular daily or weekly routine.
Here are 4 of the most common pests that like to make their way inside during the spring and how to stop them.
Ticks
Ticks are parasitic insects frequently found in warm, humid climates. They thrive in tall grass, wooded areas, and shaded lawns. These tiny insects can pose a big threat to both people and animals because they carry Lyme disease and other harmful pathogens. The best way to guard against ticks is to keep a well-maintained yard, use tick protection for your pets, and conduct regular tick checks when you’ve spent time outdoors.
Ants
Ants love to find their way into kitchens and pantries as they forage for food.
In Roanoke, you’re most likely to encounter odorous house ants and carpenter ants. Regardless of the type, ants can be difficult to control once they’ve made themselves at home because their colonies grow rapidly. The best way to prevent ants is to wipe up any crumbs or spills and store food properly in airtight containers.
Termites
Spring is prime swarming season for termites.
Despite their small size, they can wreak major havoc on homes, chewing through wooden windows, porches, and even foundations in record time.
Commonly called “white ants,” termites leave behind tell-tale signs of their presence, including discarded wings, hollow-sounding wood, and buckling or blistered surfaces.
Regular inspections and moisture control are top ways to prevent termites from feasting on your home.
Mosquitoes
The scourge of many a picnic or ball game, mosquitoes breed in standing water around the yard.
Far from being simply irritating, their bite also spreads diseases, including West Nile, malaria, and more. To protect your yard, its essential to eliminate standing water and advisable to consider professional treatments as well.
Choose Bug Man for Expert Roanoke Pest Control
Prevention is key for protecting yourself against spring pests, but if you need more support than DIY can provide, Bug Man can help.
Bug Man is a locally owned and trusted exterminator in the Roanoke Valley that has been helping homes and businesses stay pest free for decades. Our expert technicians are GreenPro certified and ready to create a custom plan based on your needs.
Contact us today to schedule your free pest inspection and estimate from Bug Man.