Spring Pest Control: 7 Common Invaders and How to Stop Them

Spring is when pests wake up across South Jersey, and Camden-area homes see a wave of activity as the weather warms. Here are seven common spring invaders and how to keep them out.

The seven to watch

Ants forming trails to the kitchen, termites swarming to start new colonies, stink bugs emerging from winter hiding, spiders following their prey indoors, wasps building nests under eaves, mosquitoes breeding in standing water, and rodents that overwintered and are now breeding.

Stop them at the door

Seal cracks and gaps around the foundation, windows, and utility lines. Repair torn screens and worn weatherstripping. These simple fixes block most spring invaders before they get in.

Take away the invitation

Clear standing water, keep the yard trimmed back from the house, store food sealed, and clean up crumbs and trash. Remove the food, water, and shelter and pests look elsewhere.

When prevention is not enough

If a swarm, a nest, or a trail keeps coming back, a local exterminator can treat the source, which is often hidden, and keep spring from turning into a season-long problem.