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Spring showers bring pests – what to look out for this season

Posted On: 03/23/2015

The onset of spring means fresh air, flowers in bloom, and warm weather ahead. It also means high pest activity as the warmer temperatures awaken new life and bring pests out of hibernation. Although different pests are a problem throughout the varying seasons, spring is considered peak pest time as eggs that were laid over winter begin to hatch, as well as an increase in mating habits for many pests.

No matter the time of year or the season at hand, Truly Nolens Four Season approach is designed to adapt to the changing needs of pest control. Treatment methods are designed to specifically target current pest activity taking into consideration that pest behavior changes throughout the year.

Common Spring Pests

Termites

Termites are one of the more invasive pests during the spring season as they are busy during this time establishing new colonies. Swarmers, the reproductive termites, will leave their nests in spring to begin to mate. Since they are winged, they can easily be identified. Spotting these insects in your vicinity could be a sign that there is a brewing infestation.

Rodents

Spring time is the optimal mating time for both rats and mice. If they havent already taken up residence in your home during the winter months, their activity will increase both indoors and outdoors as the warmer months approach.

Ants

As the weather warms, you may begin to see a proliferation of ants in and around your home. During the winter months, ants have kept a fairly low profile but emerge during the spring as they begin their search for food. Since they feast on sugary foods, ants will be more prone to entering your home in search of food and water.

Mosquitoes

By overwintering in the egg stage (laying eggs in such a way as to keep warm during the winter months) mosquito activity tends to be high as spring approaches. The eggs will hatch during the spring and mature to a full grown adult in a short space of time. Spring rains also make ideal breeding conditions, so that reproduction takes place during the time, lending way for more mosquito presence as spring transitions into the summer months.

Spiders

Unfortunately, many homeowners may also see an increase in spider activity as a result of the presence of other insects. With variety of soft-bodied insects becoming active during the spring months looming spiders have access to an abundant food supply.

Stinging Insects

Warmer temperatures present the ideal conditions for stinging insects to begin mating, as well as to establish nests around your home. Yellow jackets, wasps and bees come out of hibernation making it a precarious time to be outdoors, especially when more aggressive insects are active, like wasps.

Truly Nolens Treatment Approach

With the arrival of spring also bringing an increase in pest activity, Truly Nolens service experts kick things into high gear with more aggressive and proactive treatment methods. The change in season means that treatment approaches must be altered and tailored specifically to the change in pest behavior. Pests thrive in the warm weather and are eager to reproduce, feed and infest!

Treatment methods are effectively designed to:

  • Reduce reproduction cycles.
  • Focus on treatment of exterior environments to address areas where insects breed.
  • Actively treat entry points into the home.
  • Establish long term protection to avoid further infestation.

With Truly Nolens Four Season Approach?, quarterly treatments are conveniently scheduled so that pest activity can be quickly identified, assessed, treated and monitored. A thorough inspecting of your home can reveal any potential issues that require immediate attention. With unique and innovative application methods and treatments, your Truly Nolen expert can focus on exclusion so that these determined pests are stopped in in their tracks before they can even enter the home and cause damage.

Interior & Exterior Treatment Areas

After thoroughly inspecting both the interior and exterior perimeter of your home, your Truly Nolen expert will provide an outline of specific treatment hot spots that require immediate attention. Areas prone to pest activity covered under the spring treatment plan include:

  • Window and door frames, baseboards and fixtures where smaller pests can hide and lay eggs.
  • Under cabinets or sinks in laundry rooms, bathrooms and kitchens were pests that are attracted to moisture may reside.
  • Window sills, ceilings and corners, where insects tend to get trapped in existing spider webs, in turn providing bait for other predatory insects.
  • Entry and access points throughout the home including garage doors, roofs and attics.
  • Inside closets and cabinets where pests may be lurking.

Since pests are actively seeking to enter the home, exclusion techniques and treatment methods are especially important:

  • Treatment of spider webs on the exterior of the home are crucial to keeping insects and spiders at bay. Patios, exterior doors and overhangs, as well as eaves and gutters are all areas that spider webs can accumulate, providing the perfect trap for unsuspecting insects.
  • Cracks, crevices and holes serve as easy entry points so sealing these are vital in keeping pests out. Prior to sealing, effective treatment methods are applied to eliminate any pests that may already be hiding inside.
  • Entry points along the foundation of your home are also checked to ensure that pests dont have any opportunity to get inside.

While this refreshing time of the year can put a spring in your step and encourage you to spend more time outdoors, it is also important to remember to schedule your quarterly pest service. As much as we are enjoying the weather outside, pests too are also taking advantage of this time to increase their activities. In order to avoid potential problems in the coming months, let your Truly Nolen pest expert provide a free and friendly inspection and discuss the innovative Truly Nolen Four Seasons? approach to keeping your springtime fun, pest free.

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