If you’ve been outside recently, you know you’re not the only one emerging for the season. You’ve probably also figured out that bugs want the same thing you do: food, shelter, and safety. We recently sat down with the mosquito, tick, termite, and ant control experts at Bella Vista, AR-based Alder Pest Control to discuss which creeping, crawling intruders you might expect in your home this spring.
Q: What type of bugs make their home in Northwest Arkansas?
Alder Pest Control: During the summer, we get lots of calls for our ant exterminator services. However, these are not the only bugs that come out during the warm weather. We also get lots of reports of termites, mosquitoes, and spiders. Another bug that many people don’t actually know the name of are stink bugs, which can emit a powerful and pungent odor inside of your home.
Q: Are any of these insects dangerous?
Alder Pest Control: They can be, yes. Some spiders, for example, can inject venom that can be deadly for some people. Fortunately, fatal spider bites are exceedingly rare. Mosquitoes spread lots of diseases, and ants can leave itchy and painful bite marks all over you.
Q: How do termites damage a house?
Alder Pest Control: While termites likely can’t hurt a person, they can quickly swarm and wreak havoc on the wood components of the house. They do this by eating through the wood, which can compromise the structural integrity of your home or deck.
Q: Is it possible to keep the bugs at bay?
Alder Pest Control: Absolutely. While no one can guarantee that something won’t sneak through an open door, you can start by eliminating places that bugs hide in the first place. That leaf pile that has been sitting on your lawn all winter is the perfect breeding ground for bugs. As the weather warms, standing water makes the perfect incubator for mosquitoes. Clean these things up, and don’t forget to keep the inside of your home clean and clear of crumbs and sticky spills, which might bring ants and other creatures calling.
Q: What springtime pest control services are best?
Alder Pest Control: That depends on the problem. If you have an ant problem, call an ant exterminator. Have termites? Rodents? Mosquitoes? Look for a service that specializes in these or a comprehensive pest control company that can help you get rid of all of the nuisances on your property and in your home.
The single most important thing homeowners can do to keep their homes blissfully bug free is to partner with a pest control service. With routine remediation efforts, most homes may find that indoor pests are a thing of the past.
Alder Pest Control takes pride in offering professional pest control services throughout Northwest Arkansas. Our ant exterminator crew can help keep these colonizing critters from calling your home their own.
