Those Springtime Pests are Back

Many people cannot wait for springtime to come.  Everything comes to life and most people start spending a great deal of time outside.  However, things are not always good for homeowners during the springtime.

Pests will return in force whenever the weather warms up.  If you have not taken appropriate measures, then they will easily penetrate your home and take advantage of the vital resources they require.  Here are some tips to help keep this from happening.

Ants present one of the main problems during the springtime.  Your standard ants will just be in search of food, but carpenter ants can cause a lot of damage to the structure of your home if they build a nest somewhere inside.  You can help keep ants from marching through your doors or windows by spraying the borders with vinegar.  

The strong smell will cause them to turn back around.  You will have to spray vinegar quite a few times during the spring since the rain will eventually wash it away.

The most dangerous springtime pests to watch out for are termites.  You never want to take your chances with these pests since they can cause damage that takes a lot of money to repair.  Hire an experienced professional instead of trying to keep them away on your own.

Mosquitoes are not only annoying pests, but are dangerous as well since they can transmit diseases.  They will be attracted to any area that has standing water, so you do not want any of it near your home.  If your gutter system is broken, then fix it.  The same goes for damaged chimney flashing and other structural problems that can lead to excessive moisture around your home.

You should also be aware that mosquitoes build nests in bushes.  Therefore, you should spray them a few times to help keep the population down.

Humans are not the only ones that have a problem with pests.  Any pets living in your household will not be too fond of them either.  This is particularly true when it comes to fleas.  If you live near a wooded area, then you will also need to keep your eye out for ticks too.  There are numerous ways to prevent both fleas and ticks, so make sure you adopt at least one of those measures.

Do not find yourself too caught up in enjoying springtime weather so you forget this is the time pests come back.  Use appropriate pest control measures to ensure they do not cause problems in your home.