Spring’s Coming! Home-Invading Pests Are Coming Too: Be Prepared

Posted by elocal on February 21st, 2020

There’s something about the approach of spring that just seems to tint everything with a rose-colored tinge of optimism. The days are getting longer and warming up, everything is greener, and the world seems to be waking up from its winter slumber. As a matter of fact, for many species of wildlife in your area, that is literally the case. They are waking up, giving birth, being born, growing up, moving up from underground—and they’re hungry. Some pests, like termites, are even active all year, while other insects remain out of sight during certain seasons.

Unfortunately for homeowners, many of those now-active species would like nothing more than to use homes for shelter. Your home is a source of shelter, warmth, and food. Preventing pest home invasions requires you to be aware, prepared, and vigilant. Whether comparison shopping for the local termite control cost or closing up gaps in doors and windows, a little planning and preparation now can save you a whole lot of trouble and expense down the road.

Mosquitos Awaken

Anywhere it snows in winter or rains more frequently in the spring is mosquito territory. All they need to breed is standing water. They’re as happy to spawn in a tin can filled with rainwater as they are in one of the Great Lakes. To get a good head start on mosquito season, remove any sources of standing or stagnant water that don’t need to be there. If mosquitos become an issue on your property or area anyway, burn citronella candles when outside and wear mosquito repellant when necessary. In addition to being an obnoxious pest, mosquitos can transmit a number of dangerous diseases.

Termites Arise

Termites are one of the most common, widespread, and voracious pests on the planet. There are hundreds of termite species and they’re spread all over the world. In the United States alone, the price tag for termite damage to homes is over billion every year. If we didn’t spend around .47 billion annually preventing and dealing with pests, the cost of the damage termites caused would be even greater. Read up on the signs of a termite infestation, and shop around for preventative termite treatment cost ranges to prepare yourself for an active termite season and the potential damage.

Raccoons, Squirrels, and Mice, Oh My!

Rodents and other small-to-medium animals may seem cute to some, but they’re capable of inflicting a lot of damage to your home. In addition to the monetary cost, those rodents and other mammals can chew through the insulation of wires, creating a home fire risk. A number of North American mammals are awakening from a semi-hibernation winter state called “torpor.” They are awakening hungry from their winter fast, and many of them are looking for a place to establish a nest to birth a spring litter. Your cozy, enclosed, heat-controlled home presents an extremely tempting place to settle. Your best defense against invading mammals is closing off gaps, particularly in the roof, attic, and basement areas. If they can’t get in, they’ll seek shelter elsewhere. If your area has a history of pest problems, start looking for preventative treatment early in the season.

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