What You Can Do To Avoid Spring Pests

In Pennsylvania, after the long cold winter, there is nothing better than the first signs of spring. Daffodils peek out through the last traces of snow, while a single robin appears on your lawn. The days get longer, the sun gets warmer, and there’s some hope of brighter days. As with anything good, there’s usually a drawback. With spring, comes spring pests. 

Common Spring Pests

Some of the most common pest problems we face in the spring are the re-emergence of stinging insects like bees, troublesome ants, flies, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. They each cause their own unique set of problems but, with general prevention, you can keep enjoying warm, spring days.

Problems Spring Pests Cause

Some of the most common issues related to spring pests are bites and stings, the spread of disease, and general nuisance. 

Bees

While bees pollinate our flowers and give us honey, they can also cause damage to our homes with their nests. Their stings hurt, and in some instances, they can cause allergic reactions in people leading to anaphylactic shock.

Ants

Most ants are relatively harmless. However, carpenter ants can cause structural damage to our homes. They can also attract other insects, like spiders, and they can contaminate our food.

Flies

Much like ants, flies can contaminate our food, attract pests that like to eat them, and they are simply annoying.

Mosquitoes

These pests can cause itchy bites. Worse yet, they can transmit diseases, such as West Nile Virus.

Fleas

These pests are more harmful to our pets. They cause itchy bites and infections, and may also bite humans if they are desperate for a meal.

Ticks

Ticks are dangerous to both humans and pets. They transmit diseases, such as Lyme disease, which can cause debilitating and long-lasting symptoms in people.

General Pest Prevention

There are several common-sense steps you can take to safeguard your yard and home against spring pests:

Professional Pest Control

You can exhaust yourself trying to stay on top of all the preventative measures you should take to keep spring pests out. Instead, consider hiring a professional pest control company like M.A.D. Exterminators, Inc. 

We offer integrated pest management to serve our customers efficiently. We provide inspection and treatment for the pests that are bugging you, and we also treat attics, basements, and crawl spaces to prevent pests from returning. Contact us to help you get your home ready for spring.

 

In Pennsylvania, after the long cold winter, there is nothing better than the first signs of spring. Daffodils peek out through the last traces of snow, while a single robin appears on your lawn. The days get longer, the sun gets warmer, and there’s some hope of brighter days. As with anything good, there’s usually a drawback. With spring, comes spring pests. 

Common Spring Pests

Some of the most common pest problems we face in the spring are the re-emergence of stinging insects like bees, troublesome ants, flies, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. They each cause their own unique set of problems but, with general prevention, you can keep enjoying warm, spring days.

Problems Spring Pests Cause

Some of the most common issues related to spring pests are bites and stings, the spread of disease, and general nuisance. 

Bees

While bees pollinate our flowers and give us honey, they can also cause damage to our homes with their nests. Their stings hurt, and in some instances, they can cause allergic reactions in people leading to anaphylactic shock.

Ants

Most ants are relatively harmless. However, carpenter ants can cause structural damage to our homes. They can also attract other insects, like spiders, and they can contaminate our food.

Flies

Much like ants, flies can contaminate our food, attract pests that like to eat them, and they are simply annoying.

Mosquitoes

These pests can cause itchy bites. Worse yet, they can transmit diseases, such as West Nile Virus.

Fleas

These pests are more harmful to our pets. They cause itchy bites and infections, and may also bite humans if they are desperate for a meal.

Ticks

Ticks are dangerous to both humans and pets. They transmit diseases, such as Lyme disease, which can cause debilitating and long-lasting symptoms in people.

General Pest Prevention

There are several common-sense steps you can take to safeguard your yard and home against spring pests:

Professional Pest Control

You can exhaust yourself trying to stay on top of all the preventative measures you should take to keep spring pests out. Instead, consider hiring a professional pest control company like M.A.D. Exterminators, Inc. 

We offer integrated pest management to serve our customers efficiently. We provide inspection and treatment for the pests that are bugging you, and we also treat attics, basements, and crawl spaces to prevent pests from returning. Contact us to help you get your home ready for spring.