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Freedom Pest ControlPest Alerts, Pest Control, Rodents, SpidersApril 4, 20192 Likes

Spring Cleaning Includes Preparing for Bugs and Pests!

Spring Pests in Indiana

Spring is in the air! At least we hope it is. Seems we bounce from freezing to beautiful every day now. While it may confuse us, it’s not confusing pests. As the days become warmer, you’re going to see more issues with ants, bees, cockroaches, earwigs, flies, mosquitos, silverfish, wasps, and rodents.

  • Ants are most active in spring, building routes into homes to bring food and moisture back to their nests.
  • Beetle grubs begin to feed on your yard roots… preparing for summer when they’ll emerge.
  • Stink bugs will emerge from their hiding places and begin to mate and lay eggs.
  • Wasps, hornets, and yellowjacket queens are coming out of hibernation and ready to start new nests.
  • Mice and rats are on the hunt for food – finding any way they can to get into your home to feast on whatever they can find.
  • Spiders mate in spring and their fall eggs will begin to hatch.
  • Ticks that have stayed warm in leaf bins and garden mulch for the winter begin to lay eggs for the summer.

Since it’s also Spring Cleaning time, be on the lookout as you’re cleaning out your garage, opening the windows for fresh air, and clearing up the winter mess from the yard. Be on the lookout for three things:

  • Water or moisture that will attract bugs and small posts.
  • Dark and hidden spaces where bugs and spiders will make their new home.
  • Cracks and crevices in your home’s foundation, siding, and roof where pests can make their way indoors.

This is the best time of year to prepare and prevent pests since they’re most vulnerable, mating, and laying eggs. Treating your home, gardens, and yard today can save you a ton of energy and money later! Here’s a detailed checklist:

  • Cabinets and Pantries – empty out, vacuum out, and wipe down to ensure no food or traces of food are in there.
  • Windows and Doors – patch and replace screens and insulation that may be damaged and provide a means into your home.
  • Garages – move your lumber and stuff off the floor onto shelves with plenty of room to wipe and vaccuum in, around, and behind them. Break down boxes and toss out anything that will provide a home or bedding for pests.
  • Leaks and Drips – keep an eye out for any puddles or moisture around pipes and hoses and fix them all.
  • Foundation – walk around your home and look for breaks in your siding and cracks in your foundation. You can typically find outdoor caulking kits you can use to fill them.
  • Firewood – store old firewood away from your home. Spiders and pests love wood piles.
  • Soffit – clean and inspect your soffits frequently looking for wasps who may start building a new hive.

And, as always, if you find a nest or some other creature that sends you screaming – give us a call and we’ll take care of you.

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