Tips for Preventing Spring Pests in Sandy, UT

Spring is the perfect time for a get together. As the new time of the year starts to softly roll in, you may start to think about how best to clean your house and welcome in the new weather. Unfortunately, spring can be the time when unwanted pests also come to life. Preventing spring pests from invading your home is easier than you think. Here are some useful pest control tips to help keep your house from becoming a bug’s favorite hideout.

Carpenter Ants

Carpenter ants are ugly but generally harmless. To keep them out of your home during the spring, get rid of any dead wood you might have near your home. That’s their favorite haunt.

Spiders

In general, spiders are harmless. However, Utah residents is home to several species that can be dangerous including the Black Widow and the Hobo. if you see webs in your home as the weather turns warm, you may want to take some steps to help keep them out. Look for small openings in your windows and doors. Patch up any gaps in your screen windows. The same is true of any cracks in the foundation where they can get in.

Cockroaches

Roaches are not only unsightly. They can also be dangerous. Roach droppings can exacerbate conditions such as asthma and spread dangerous diseases. Spring makes the perfect time to search for cracks in your home’s exterior that can let them in. Look for small crevices. Fix any noticeable cracks. After that, you can spray an insecticide around the entire perimeter of your home as well as on all nearby grassy areas.

 Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes can make your summer miserable. Spring is the ideal time to get rid of them.

Look around your yard for standing piles of water where they mate. Then apply a good spray to help kill the eggs they’re laying right now. You can do it yourself or contact professionals for help.

Fleas

Fleas are tiny creatures who bite people and animals. Keep them out of your house with a good prevention methods. A pet can be the biggest source of fleas in your home. Make sure your pets don’t leave the house. If you do allow them outdoors, make sure they’re wearing a good flea collar first.

Wasps

Wasps make an unwelcome guests at any spring party. Examine your property for wasp nests in early spring but don’t disturb the nests if you see one. Leave that for Sandy wasp control professionals. Even if you don’t see any nests, use a bug spray around the grounds or hire someone to do it for you.

Are you tired of dealing with pests in your Sandy property? Preventive Pest Control offers fast and effective Pest control in Sandy. Call us today to schedule your free consultation!