Spring Forward, Bugs Ahead! What You Need to Know

More Sunlight, More Bugs!

Daylight Saving Time means longer days—and a wake-up call for pests. The shift in light and temperature signals to insects that it’s time to emerge from their winter hideouts. For us, this means that now is the perfect time to get ahead of infestations.

Here Comes Spring… And the Bugs

●       Ants – Warmer soil brings ants marching indoors for food and water.

●       Mosquitoes – Biting season begins once temperatures hit 50°F and eggs are laid.

●       Termites – Seeing flying termite swarms and discarded wings are often the early spring warning signs of an infestation. 

●       Stink Bugs – These overwintering pests wake up to reproduce and feed.

●       Bees & Wasps – Queens build new nests as spring blooms.

●       Ticks – Along with spring’s abundance of wildlife activity,  ticks are back and looking for hosts!

●       Spiders – As prey insects return, so do their eight-legged hunters.

Keep Pests from Springing Into Your Home

1. Seal It Up – Block entry points with caulk and weather stripping.
2. Stay Tidy – Clean up crumbs and spills to deter hungry ants.
3. Drain the Water – Dump standing water to keep mosquitoes from breeding.
4. Declutter Outdoors – Clear leaves, woodpiles, and tall grass to eliminate hiding spots.
5. Check Screens & Doors – Repair screens and add door sweeps to keep bugs out.

Get Ahead of Pests Before They Take Over

A little prep now means fewer pest problems later!

For more information call (845) 307-7062 or email sales@nopests.com.