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Spring has sprung and the days start getting longer and brighter. But for homes and businesses that have lawns or landscaped nature, this also means it’s time for critters and bugs to start coming out of the woodwork, sometimes literally! Many species hibernate or migrate for the winter, which means that as the weather gets warmer, more and more unwelcome visitors will be coming to your house and lawn.
Termites cause around $1.5 billion a year in property damage. This live insect starts to come above ground from March to May, and can cause serious damage to any wood structure. New Jersey is primarily home to the Eastern subterranean termite, which eats dry wood. For termite control NJ businesses 
and residents will want to make sure to pick a termite control company that not only takes care of your current problem, but lets you know of how to keep them from re-appearing.
Ants also start making their presence known once the weather starts getting warmer. There are actually several types of ants you may see, and a good ant pest control company will be able to tailor their solution to the type. The biggest way to keep ants away, though, is by keeping things clean, especially in any food areas, so a good spring cleaning can do wonders.
Bees, wasps, and hornets can also be a problem in the springtime, although they will reach the height of population in midsummer. New Jersey is the home of many types of bees, from carpenter to bumble to honey. Having one or two shouldn’t be a problem, but if you find a hive, it’s best to contact a New Jersey pest control company to take care of it.
If you have any kind of foliage, especially trees, you’ll also start seeing various wildlife species – whether it’s skunks, snakes, raccoons, or the more common pigeons and squirrels. Seeing one or two shouldn’t be a problem, but you’ll want to make sure to call a wildlife pest control company if they start damaging insulation or eating your garbage. However, when contacting a pest exterminator in NJ, make sure to do research as to how they take care of the animal. A good company will have more than one method, and will first attempt to trap the animal – the goal being to get it back to their natural habitat.
Spring is a beautiful time of year, and keeping an eye out for pests will make it even better.
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