What to Expect This Year and How to Prepare
Changing seasons in Ohio bring different types of pests. Understanding these seasonal shifts in pest activity is the first step in protecting your home and family. Our guide will walk you through the most common pests to watch out for each season and offer simple and effective preventative tips.
Spring Pests
As the weather warms up, two of the most common concerns for homeowners are ants and termites.
- Ants: These persistent insects emerge in search of food.
- Prevention Tip: Seal cracks and openings in your home’s foundation and around windows and doors. Store food in airtight containers and clean up spills immediately.
- Termites: Spring is their swarming season, indicating potential colony establishment.
- Prevention Tip: Schedule a professional termite inspection. Ensure proper drainage around your foundation and keep wood debris away from your home.
Summer Pests
Summer in Ohio often means spending more time outdoors, but it also brings an increase in mosquitoes and flies.
- Mosquitoes: These biting insects thrive in warm weather and standing water.
- Prevention Tip: Eliminate all sources of standing water around your property, such as in flower pots, bird baths, and gutters. Consider using insect repellent when outdoors.
- Flies: House flies and fruit flies can become a big nuisance, especially around food and garbage.
- Prevention Tip: Keep garbage cans tightly sealed and clean up food spills promptly. Use screens on windows and doors.
Fall Pests
As temperatures cool down in the fall, you might notice rodents and stink bugs trying to find their way inside your warm home.
- Rodents (Mice and Rats): They’ll be looking for food and shelter as winter approaches.
- Prevention Tip: Seal any cracks or holes in your foundation and around pipes. Store food properly and keep your home tidy.
- Stink Bugs: These stinky shield-shaped bugs often congregate on warm, sunny sides of houses and may try to overwinter indoors.
- Prevention Tip: Seal cracks around windows, doors, and siding. Remove any outdoor debris close to your foundation.
Winter Pests
While many insects become dormant in the winter, rodents like mice and rats often remain active indoors, seeking food and warmth.
- Rodents (Mice and Rats): These little boogers can be a persistent problem throughout the colder months.
- Prevention Tip: Continue to keep food stored securely and seal any potential entry points around your home. Regular monitoring for signs of rodent activity is important.
Staying ahead of seasonal pests is key to maintaining a comfortable and healthy home. If you find yourself facing a pest problem, remember that the experts at AG Pest Control are here to help. We offer safe and effective solutions, guaranteed, for your home, family, children, and pets. Contact us today for a consultation and enjoy a pest-free year!