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—-Spring is Here... and So Are the Pests The snow is melting, the sun is shining, and nature is waking up—unfortunately, that includes the creepy crawlies. As spring rolls in, we start getting the usual calls: “I am hearing noises in the walls!” “What are these bugs with wings?” or the classic “Why are ants everywhere?!” So, let’s break down what you can expect to see this season and how we can help (or, in some cases, why we can’t just yet). —-Who’s Crawling Back This Spring? Spring is like a grand opening event for pests, and here are your headliners: - Termite swarmers on the hunt for a new place to start their destructive little families. - Ants – Your classic uninvited picnic guests... except they show up in your kitchen, not your backyard. - Carpenter bees – Getting excited to drill perfectly round holes in your deck and other wood around the exterior of your home - Mice – They've been cozy in your home all winter and now they’re poking around for their spring plans. - Asian beetles & stink bugs – These aren’t invading now, they’re just waking up and trying to find the exit. They hibernated inside your walls and now they’re groggy, confused, and looking for a way out. Here’s a tip: If you see an Asian beetle or stink bug meandering around your window and/or doors just open it and let them go. Or gently relocate them with a tissue. No need to panic—they’re not invading (they already did that), they’re just trying to escape. At this stage, pest control won’t help much with these guys, since they’re already inside and not multiplying. —-Wait… Ants Have Wings? Yes, sometimes! And they often get mistaken for termite swarmers, or the other way around, which is a pretty important distinction to make. Here's how to tell them apart: - Ants have three body segments with that famous “pinched waist” look. - Termites have two segments and a straighter, thicker body. - Termite swarmers’ wings are all the same size and twice as long as their body, while ants have two different-sized wings. - And the kicker? Termites leave their wings everywhere—like they’re throwing tiny bug-sized confetti all over your windowsills. If you’re seeing wings lying around and you didn’t just host a fairy-themed party, give us a call. You might be looking at termites. —-What is a Spring Spray? Our spring spray is a preventative treatment we apply outside your home to keep pests from getting inside in the first place. It includes • Spraying around windows, doors, eaves, the foundation, and lighting fixtures - anywhere bugs might sneak in. It’s your home’s first line of defense and helps reduce issues all season long. • Targeting ground-crawling insects, wasps, and spiders • Creating a protective barrier to keep bugs on the outside where they belong Just a heads up: our spring spray doesn’t include mouse control or termite treatments—those are separate services. But if you’re seeing signs of either, we’re happy to help with those too! —-Get on the Schedule Before the Pests Do If you’re seeing signs of early pest activity, or just want to stay ahead of the curve, give us a call to get on the schedule for your spring spray. We’ll handle the bugs, you just worry about enjoying the weather! Unless you're a stink bug. Then... please just go. Politely.