Spring Time Pests

Southern California’s Spring Time Pests

Humans aren’t the only ones loving the weather in Riverside and San Diego County.

Spring is in the air and so are the pests.

What pests can you expect this season? Black Knight Termite and Pest Control has the answers on what pests may be knocking at your door in the coming weeks.

We can help make sure that you are ready for the pests that are around the corner, if you haven’t already encountered them. 

Common Spring Time Pests

Ants- 

Ants are common in Riverside and San Diego County where they have access to water a regular basis. The spring time is when ants are known to thrive and become more active. Ants will invade your home in search of food to bring back to their growing colony. Practice cleanliness around the home to help prevent against an ant problem from forming. Keeping the outdoor area around your home free from trash and shrubs is also helpful in avoiding ants. Always pick up after your spring time outdoor gatherings. To avoid ants or any pests from entering your home, seal all cracks around doors and windows. Black Knight offers a regular pest control service treatment for Ant Control for residential, and commercial customers.

Ants are a popular spring time pest in Temecula.

Spiders-

Soon to follow after the ants, are the spiders. In the spring spiders begin showing up in preparation for their summer reproductive season. In the early stages of life a spider will count on ANTS as their primary food source. By eliminating ants you in turn will help prevent the presents of spring time spiders in the home. In Temecula Valley, and surrounding cities spiders are not too dangerous, but there are some spiders like the, black widow, and brown recluse that can have a nasty bite! To avoiding a spider problem from happening, wipe down countertops to help reduce the occurrence of ants, and suck up any spider webs around the house with a vacuum. Be sure to keep all doors shut when ever possible, and check for any tears in window screens. Inspect fire wood that is stored outside before bringing it into your home for spiders. Spiders can be down right creepy, but easily avoided with the right spider prevention plan. Black Knight Pest Control provides a Spider Control Service for Riverside, and San Diego County residents. 

Termites-

Spring is swarming season for subterranean termites in southern California. They are most active during the spring and summer months, on a warm day with little to no wind, right after a rainfall. This is the time to stay vigilant and be on the look out for any signs of termites. Finding termite droppings, and wings is a definite sign that a colony has started to form. Calling a licensed Termite Professional to schedule a Termite Inspection is key in Termite Prevention. If you live in an area like sunny San Diego, Annual Termite Service Contracts can be the best way to eliminating termites, and activity prevent them from coming back .

Rodents-

While the winter is when rats, and mice make way into your home in seek of food and warmth, spring is prime mating season for rodents. Let’s hope their mating season doesn’t take place while they have taken up residence in your home. Even though it is true that mice make their way more outdoors during the warmer months they probably won’t find a new place to live. If you have notice rodent evidence such as, droppings, scratching within your walls, chew marks on any furniture or walls, calling Black Knight early in the season is crucial in avoiding having their mating season happen under your roof. Black Knight has a dedicated Rodent Control Team offering Rodent Exclusions, and Attic Sanitation. Rodent Defense is the name of the game! Start with an initial Rodent Inspection to get an educated perspective on the rodent problem taking place in your home, or business.

Change in Season - Change in Pests

Bottom line is to be prepared because one thing is certain, pests will be OUT this spring and not just the ones that made the list. Scheduling a Pest Inspection is a great way to get an idea on what is best for you, and your property. A one time service may be all you need for your ant problem, or a monthly more routine service option may be better suited. What ever your pest control service need is, Black Knight Termite and Pest Control has custom service options for you. If you prefer more organic, eco friendly options, Black Knight has those too! Family owned and operated company out of Temecula Wine Country with over 20 years of experience in everything pests.

Proud Pest Control Company for Residential and Commercial of Temecula and beyond.