Spring Pest Control Tips for Your Home or Business - Ultra Safe Pest Management

Spring in Boston brings an abundance of food sources in nature. With the influx of food and warmer temps, comes insect infestations. Ants and Stinging Insects like hornets, yellow jackets and other wasp species awaken after months of hibernation, suddenly become quite active. Tick Species will also become more active with the warmer daytime temps.

Read on for spring pest control tips for Boston home and business owners.

What Are Common Ant Pests in Boston during Spring?

Ants are frequent visitors in Massachusetts during springtime. Species such as carpenter ants, acrobat ants, and pavement ants are in search of food and shelter sources as they begin annual reproduction.. Springtime is also the prime season for termites and other Wood Destroying Insects as these insects thrive in moist conditions. Mosquito activity also increases with warm, wet weather!

How to Prevent Household Pest Infiltration?

Here are some universal tips to prevent insects from becoming an issue on your property:

Have routine inspections by a trusted pest control company. Pest prevention is always preferable to reaction. It saves you both money and hassle in the long run. For example, our Sentricon Termite System has been successfully protecting buildings for over 25 years!
Keep landscapes well-trimmed and away from the structure as much as possible. Pay close attention to your windows and rooftop. Overgrown trees and shrubs are convenient pathways for pests to infiltrate your property.
Monitor potential points of entry. Ensure that door sweeps are tightly sealed. Inspect vulnerable areas, such as garage doors, for any gaps or openings.
Keep firewood away from your house. Make sure you store it off the ground.
Properly store and dispose of food and waste. Eliminate potential food sources:
- Garden Debris
- Garbage
- Standing Water
- Domestic Animal Feed
Control moisture levels. Even minor water sources, like leaky pipes or small puddles, can attract pests.
Maintain cleanliness both indoors and outdoors:
- Clean up any food crumbs and spills right away
- Store food items securely in pest resistant containers
- Conduct a thorough spring cleaning

Signs of Pest Infestations

If you miss the swarm of termites, watch for small, discarded wings on floors or the ground. Wasp nests, characterized by their papery-wood substance with comb-like holes, are another telltale sign of infestation. Spider webs around your home or trees, as well as egg sacs tucked away on window sills or eaves, indicate spider activity. Cockroaches leave evidence such as coffee ground-like droppings, smear marks along baseboards, and shed skin.

Steps to Take after Pest Sightings Occur

Experts from Ultra Safe Pest Management are on call 24/7 ready to assist with our safe and environmentally friendly pest control solutions.

Ultra Safe Pest Management is here to help you enjoy the spring without worrying about pests. Contact us for a consultation or to book an appointment!