5 Ways to Prepare Your Home For Spring with Perimeter Pest Control

The spring is a time for longer days, warmer weather, and new blooms. It’s a time when Louisville homeowners love getting outdoors more. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when pest activity ramps up. As the weather warms, spring bugs come out of hibernation or become more active. Pests also start actively breeding and multiplying. 

This can lead to an increased number of bugs in the house. Common springtime invaders like spiders, ants, silverfish, and more, might be taking away your peace of mind.

Fortunately, there are ways you can prepare your home for insects in the spring. These pests don’t need to be given the chance to disrupt your enjoyment of this lovely season.

In this article, we will cover:
Actionable steps to prevent springtime bugs in the house
The importance of spring pest control
Common insects in the spring
Choosing pest control services in Louisville KY

After reading this article, we hope that you’ll have a better understanding of spring bugs and how to prevent them from coming inside of your home.

Actionable steps to prevent springtime bugs in the house

Keeping pests out of your home should be a multi-faceted effort. One of the most important steps that you can take is to invest in spring pest control. But there’s more you can be doing on your own.

Here are the steps that we recommend to prevent bugs in the house.

#1: Eliminate entry points

Pests have to get into your home somehow. They commonly make their way inside via cracks and holes which they can easily slip through. These don’t have to be large. Pests can squish their moldable bodies through tiny spaces.

You should make an effort to seal cracks where you can. Pay close attention to areas around your foundation. 

Also, patch holes in screens and consider installing weather stripping around doors. While it’s tough to fully eliminate entry points, it’s worth the effort to try and reduce your pest concerns.

#2: Inspect packages or any items brought inside

Another way that pests make their way inside is via items that are brought in. Packages are a common example as they are often left sitting on the porch for a while. 

Roaches, in particular, like cardboard because it provides both food (yes, they actually do digest the fibers) and shelter for them. Sometimes people introduce pests into their homes simply by bringing a package inside.

This can also occur with items from garage sales or flea markets that were sitting outside for a while. Homeowners often love “yard-saleing” in the spring, but this can lead to a problem with spring bugs if items aren’t checked.

#3: Maintain a neat and tidy property

Pay attention to landscaping around the foundation of your home as this is a spot where pests might make their way inside. For instance, keep leaves cleaned up in plant beds around the foundation. Pests love hiding underneath leaves and if these problem spots are located near the home, pests could find their way in.

You can also keep shrubs neatly trimmed. Pests love to hide so any effort to reduce hiding spots can help.

#4: Address “food issues” both indoors and out

Many pests come inside in search of food. You can make your home less inviting to pests by making sure to store food in sealed containers. Wipe down your countertops and vacuum up crumbs regularly. 

Also, be sure to keep up with removing the garbage.

Of course, any food that’s brought or stored outside can also create pest problems. 

Homeowners commonly store pet food in the garage but any crumbs can wind up attracting pests. Similarly, make sure the lids of your trash cans are on tight so that outdoor pests don’t have access. Any situation like this, which brings pests closer to your home, only increases the chances of having bugs in the house.

#5: Invest in spring pest control

In addition to the steps above, we also recommend investing in spring pest control with a perimeter pest control service.

Perimeter pest control works by using pest control products to create a “shield” around your property that prevents pests from entering in the first place. This is a proactive approach that helps to keep bugs out before they even have a chance to get in.

The importance of spring pest control

Since spring is a time when pests become highly active (we’ll talk about which pests next), spring pest control is incredibly valuable. As pest activity ramps up during the warmer months, you’ll want to make sure that your home is shielded.

This is a prime time when pests commonly make their way inside.

Of course, it’s important to note that you need more than just one pest control treatment in order to truly keep pests out. Different seasons bring different bugs. While spring bugs are particularly active, this is not the only time of the year you’ll deal with pests.

In the colder months, pests are often looking to come inside for a cozy spot where they can survive the harsh weather. So, even outside of the spring season, you cannot become lax on pest control.

Common insects in the spring

It helps to have an understanding of what you might be dealing with. As we’ve mentioned, many pests become active in the spring. Here are some examples of spring bugs that are commonly found here in Louisville.

• Ants: Ants are the most common insect in the entire world so it’s no surprise they’re also found in our area. The most common ants found inside people’s homes are the odorous house ants. These are those dark brown or black ants you’ve likely seen running across a kitchen counter or in the bathroom. They have a distinct odor when crushed (hence their name).

• Cockroaches: To call a cockroach a “spring bug” is a little bit misleading because these pests are active all year-round. In fact, roaches are one of those pests that seem like they can survive almost anything, so cold weather is no problem for them. That being said, roaches do particularly love the heat and humidity that comes with spring so they may be even more active during this time.
• Centipedes and Millipedes: Both centipedes and millipedes end up coming out in greater numbers twice a year: the spring, when they lay eggs and the fall when they are preparing to hunker down for the winter. With this increased activity, this is the two prime times when they are most likely to come inside.
• Spiders: Spiders attempt to settle somewhere warm for the winter and decrease their activity. But in the spring, spiders become much more active. Even though most spiders are not poisonous, this pest is typically one of the most feared. These eight-legged creatures are not actually insects but are “arachnids.” Here in Louisville, we have many types of spiders, including Brown Recluses and Black Widows. It’s important to keep these dangerous spiders out of your home and garage areas.

• Silverfish: These pests are found all over the world. They tend to prefer dark and damp spaces so you might find them in basements and bathrooms. They have shiny silver bodies that make them resemble fish. Silverfish are highly active in the spring as they love the moist weather!
• Crickets: These pests are active spring insects that come from eggs hatched around this time. Crickets are most active from spring into fall. A tell-tale sign that you have a cricket problem is the chirping that you may hear. Crickets tend to hide during the day and will come out at night.
• Stink Bugs: These smelly pests get their name from the yucky odor they release if touched or crushed. Stink bugs are considered “spring bugs” because they come out of their hiding spaces around March. These pests are most active between March and September.

Choosing pest control services in Louisville KY

When it comes to choosing pest control services in Louisville, KY, you have options. But it’s important to recognize that not all services are the same.

As you look at pest control companies, you want to make sure you’re choosing a company that has your best interest at heart. As with any service that you’re paying for, you want to make sure that you’re investing in a company that is going to do it right and help you get the best results.

At Limbwalker, this is what we refer to as the “Limbwalker Difference.” It means that our focus is on providing excellent customer service and results. 

Along with that mindset, we’re committed to going above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. In addition to applying pest control products to help keep bugs out of your home, we’ll also provide helpful recommendations and advice that will allow you to better address your problems. 

Tips like the ones we covered in this article, will help set you up for success. Springtime bugs in the house are an annoyance that you should have to deal with.

By allowing us to create a shield around your home, you can effectively keep these unwanted pests outside where they belong. That means you can get back to enjoying life more fully without worries!

Are you ready to stop worrying about unwanted pests at your Louisville, KY home? Get in touch with us to get a quote for our perimeter pest control services.