Preventing Spring Pests

After months of frigid temperatures and unpleasant whether, Las Vegas residents are inevitably eager for springtime weather. However, springtime unfortunately brings with its own share of inconveniences. Spring pests can be a problem in Las Vegas homes, so it’s important to be prepared.

The following are three of the most common springtime pests that are likely to plague Las Vegas homeowners:

Ants

This pest is responsible for the majority of nationwide insect infestations. Unfortunately, it’s hard to keep ants out because their small size makes it easy for them to penetrate homes through the smallest of cracks and openings.

Fire ants are found in Las Vegas, and this type of ant causes painful stings that can cause severe allergic reactions. Getting on top of an ant infestation as quickly as possible is important, because ants leave a trail of pheromones that will quickly attract other ants that will cause the infestation population to rapidly increase.

Cockroaches

The presence of cockroaches in Las Vegas homes doesn’t only create a horrific eyesore, but it can also aggravate springtime allergies. The excrement and dead skin cells of cockroaches contain allergens. Cockroach varieties that are frequently seen in the Las Vegas area include the “water bug” or American cockroach and the slightly smaller Australian cockroach. The springtime is the best time to prevent cockroach problems in the home by not leaving out food that attracts these frightful-looking pests.

Spiders

There are numerous spider species that are found in Las Vegas. These include the desert recluse, black widow, and camel spider. These three types of spider inject poisonous venom when they bite, so it’s especially important to keep them out of your home.

One effective natural method of keeping spiders away from Las Vegas homes is spraying a mixture of white vinegar and water in problem areas. White vinegar is a natural, non-toxic spider repellant. Spraying this mixture in crevices and cracks where you frequently see spider webs  is a good method for preventing arachnid roommates from moving in during spring.

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