With the arrival of spring, although the weather may change sometimes, the temperature is gradually rising. With the rise of the temperature, some pests also become active after the cold days. That’s why pest control has been so important since spring. When it comes to pest control, an important rule is to take action before any infestation starts because it is the best time.
Here let’s take a look at what pests are the most common spring pests and how to effectively get control of them.
Common Spring Pests
1. Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants tend to start looking for food and shelter when the weather gets warmer. They survive by building colonies inside the walls of human houses. By doing this, they can cause structural damage to the house. And when they’re active, especially at night, they can make rustling sounds inside the walls. They may also show their existence by leaving shavings underneath the woodwork. Carpenter ants can enter human houses through multiple channels including pipes, foundations, cracks in walls, telephone lines, electrical wires, etc.
2. Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes cause more trouble in our lives than just the itchiness of their bites. They does not only belong to common spring pests. They can even cause serious diseases in humans and pets. Summer is when mosquitoes are most active. However, the control of them needs to start in the spring. The active mosquito season can start in spring and last until October. In spring, mosquito prevention tips include removing all stagnant areas of your yard, trimming shrubs and lawns, removing clutter in the yard, etc.
3. Termites
Termites are social insects that have a huge impact on our lives. They may appear in large numbers after spring rains. Termites can cause significant economic damage by feeding on human structures and other properties. The presence of termites in courtyards often cause the emergence of termite mounds and hollow logs. Termites inside a house can result in declined ceilings, mud tubes on exterior walls, cracks in wood surfaces and changes in the surface of the paint. A group of swarmers or discarded wings may also be found near a termite colony.
4. Mice
Not just in spring, mice are active all year round. Since they can carry and spread bacteria and viruses that cause a variety of serious diseases, they are often regarded more harmful than other common pests. Mice are also a big problem because they can breed in the spring as well as in the fall and winter. Tips for mouse prevention in the home include checking the house frequently for any possible access, installing weather stripping around doors and windows, and keeping trash cans sealed.
5. Spiders
There are many kinds of spiders. Most spiders are harmless, but a few are. The notorious black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders are two of the venomous members of their family. Their bites tend to be fatal. They are dangerous because they often enter human’s living environments in search of food. They are often found in the dark basements and air vents. The precaution measures against spiders is similar to those against rats. Cracks around the house, especially pipes, need to be sealed. Spiders like to live in damp environments. So, damp areas such as drains in your home should be eliminated. It’s also a good way to avoid attracting spiders by sealing all food and any food scraps in trash cans.
Measures to Take
For common spring pests, cleaning the environment is always an effective measure against the problems that may be caused by them. In the face of potential pest problems in spring, the following are the useful measures:
1. Clean the inside of the house
In winter, we tend to clean the house less often because of the climate. With the arrival of spring, a good time to clean the house has come. Clutter in a house, such as boxes and sundries, can be perfect hiding places for pests. Therefore, they need to be cleaned up first. Also, basements and attics should also be checked. Broken pipes and potential leaking areas in the ceiling tend to attract pests.
2. Eliminate All the Food Sources
The elimination of food sources is also a good measure to keep common family pests out of your house. In addition to sealing the food in front of our eyes, there are some corners of the home that should also be paid attention to. For instance, the corners of the kitchen and locations behind and under the refrigerator. Sealing food properly can help keep pests such as ants and cockroaches away.
3. Mow the Lawn
After the cleaning work inside the house has been finished, it’s time to go outside. In the yard, lawns can also attract pests if they are piled up. The accumulation of leaves, branches and stagnant water on the ground can easily attract pests such as mosquitoes and ants.
4. Clean the Gutters
Drains can also become stagnant water area due to the accumulation of debris, such as leaves and moss. Stagnant water is an excellent place for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. Just a small puddle will be enough to attract a huge number of mosquitoes. Therefore, when spring comes, it is a good time to clean gutters.
5. Ensure that all Entrances are Sealed
The chill in winter not only brings physical discomfort to us, it also has a certain impact on the house itself. Freezing of the water in certain areas of the home can also damage the structure itself and thus provide entrances for common spring pests to enter the home. As a result, locations areas such as the foundations, doorways, pipes , windows and various filters all need to be inspected carefully. Also don’t forget any areas that can be opened up, including the chimneys and air vents. These places need to be sealed with screens and the gaps need to be sealed with caulking.
6. Choose Safe and Effective Insecticide Products
Insecticides are also important for the killing and control of common spring pests. And compared with the above-mentioned daily prevention measures, the use of insecticide products is more convenient and efficient, which can also be easily controlled. For the use of insecticide products in the home environment, besides the effectiveness of the products, the concern for the safety should also be taken into consideration. This is why we always take low toxicity and high efficiency as our product development philosophy. In the research and development of our insecticide products, we give priority to the most popular active ingredients such as pyrethroids, imidacloprid and indoxacarb to realize the effectiveness of insecticides in the safest way.
