The sun has been shining brightly and warm days mean many unwanted pests are looking for ways to get inside our homes after they come out of their winter hiding place. Aantex pest management technicians will help you prevent pest infestations. Here are common pests you should look out for as we move into Spring.
Cockroaches Are A Problem
Cockroaches can be a significant problem any month of the year. First, the cold weather will make cockroaches want to come inside your home to seek warmth and shelter. However, the warmers days may mean they are more active and come out of hiding. Cockroaches will come out at night to scavenge for food and water.
To ensure cockroaches do not want to stay inside your home, take the time to put away food, wash dinners, store pet food every night, and wipe down any table or counter that may have remnants of food. If there are no food sources, cockroaches will move on to another location that will keep them well fed.
Warm Weather Brings Spiders
Spiders, like cockroaches, prefer to be inside when the weather outside is wet, windy, or cold. One common spider you may see in February is the brown recluse. The Brown Recluse is a poisonous spider that can cause illness or irritation on people who are bitten.
To ensure you do not have problems, take the time to seal windows, doors, and any cracks, crevices, or gaps you find in your home. Regular inspections of your home that include the removal of cobwebs are ideal. This will allow you to see any spaces that may be open invitations to unwanted spiders into your home.
Ants Can Be A Major Inconvenience
Like cockroaches, spiders can be a major inconvenience all year long. However, warmer days bring ants out of hiding. The most abundant type of ant in February is the Argentine ant. These are the tiny ants that make big trails as they forage. They can be challenging to eliminate because they are so profuse in numbers and can build intricate nets inside walls.
To make your home less inviting to ants, wipe down counters and sinks regularly, take out the garbage daily and store food properly. Preventative measures are similar to those of cockroaches, which means you can eliminate the risk of infestation of two pests with one activity. Even clogged sinks are tempting to ants. Thorough cleaning will keep ant infestations at bay.
Work With A Local Pest Management Company
Call the professional pest management team at Aantex to learn how regular pest and rodent maintenance can keep your home free of unwanted visitors this February. Schedule a free consultation so our team can work with you to determine the best pest management program to keep your home pest-free. Call us at 925-240-5100 or book your appointment online today.
AANTEX Pest Control offers a variety of free inspections and services the entire Bay Area. 1-800-471-5555
