Get Ahead Of Pests With These Springtime Treatments

When do you call a pest control company? When you have pests, of course! However, this is not necessarily the only time when it can be beneficial to call a pest control company. Sometimes, it's a good idea to have a pest control tech come to your home in the spring to perform a few preventative services. These are services that are performed with the goal of preventing a pest problem as the year goes on. If pests are common in your area, or if you have neighbors who have had pest issues, this preventative approach can be a really good choice. So what springtime treatments are beneficial? Take a look.

Rodent Exclusion

Rodents can rip apart insulation, contaminate your home with their feces, and eat your food! Getting rid of them is tough, and then you're still left to clean up the mess they've made. If they can't get into your home in the first place, you will be a lot better off.

Many pest control companies offer what they call "rodent exclusion" services. Essentially, they will examine your home and identify spots where rodents could get in. Then, they will seal off these areas. If necessary, they may refer you to another contractor to address some of the bigger, more serious entry points — like broken windows or damaged chimneys.

Mosquito Spraying

Mosquitoes are perhaps the most dangerous type of bugs to have in and around your home. They spread a wide range of very serious diseases, from Zika to West Nile Virus. They're tough to get rid of once they breed on your property. But springtime mosquito spraying can kill any larvae that are already present to keep them from hatching into adult mosquitoes. If your yard is ever shady, moist, or puddle-ridden, you should consider this an essential springtime pest control service.

Ant and Roach Baits

When the weather warms up, roaches and ants start becoming more active and looking for food sources. Since these bugs are so tiny, they are tough to fully exclude from your home as you would exclude rodents. However, your pest control company can prevent them from invading by setting up some baits. Once the first few roaches or ants find these baits, they will share the baits with the rest of their nest, killing most of the pests before they have a chance to invade.

Spring is the time for preventative pest control. With just these three services, you'll be set up for a pest-free year. Contact a residential pest control service near you to learn more.