Seasonal Pest Control

The problems Wildlife Control experiences with specific pests are often seasonal. There are particular pest-related issues that accompany each of the four seasons.         

If you are experiencing a pest control issue in your home or business, please call the pest removal services of Wildlife Control at (508) 892-1967.

• Ants can be found both inside and outside of the home. During the springtime, ants will forage, seeking food and nesting. Ants may be coming from an outside nest or may have already established a colony inside the home. They will often create tunnels in wood, causing potentially serious structural damage if left untreated.
• Bees produce the honey that we all know and love and are essential for the pollination of flowers and trees. However, bees can become a problem during the summer, when they establish new hives inside the wall cavity of homes and businesses. Bees can be potentially dangerous, particularly in swarms, as they carry highly toxic venom which can cause swelling of the skin when they sting. In some cases, death may even arise to people who are allergic to the bee venom or who are bitten by the swarm of bees in large numbers.
• Crickets are nocturnal creatures and are very active at night. They typically enter homes or buildings through open doors during a wet, warm season or when the weather turns cool in the fall. Crickets are often considered pests as they can destroy household items, such as wallpaper. In addition to the damage crickets are capable of, they also are noisy creatures, which can cause annoyance and irritation for humans.
• Earwigs, like crickets, are nocturnal pests. They can be found hiding in small crevices during the day and are active at night, feeding on a variety of plants and insects. Earwigs are often considered pests due to the damage they can do to foliage, flowers, and crops.
• Fleas are parasites that feed on the blood of warm blooded animals, including humans and household pets such as cats and dogs. Fleas are commonly regarded as pests as their bites can cause acute irritation, infection and transfer of other parasites, such as, tapeworms. Fleas become very active in the summer months and often enter a home or building on cats and dogs and are commonly deposited in carpeted areas, in the garden, or the lawn.
• Lady Beetles, or Ladybugs, are often times beneficial insects in that all active stages are predators of garden pests like aphids and spider mites. The problem happens when adult beetles try to enter our homes in the fall with the purpose of sheltering there until spring. This can cause a nuisance and disruption for any household or office.
• Rodents, commonly found in the form of rats and mice, eat a wide range of plant material well as invertebrates.  Rodents are typically seen as pests inside and outside of the home as they can damage agricultural crops and eat or contaminate food storage. For centuries, these pests have been responsible for transmitting various diseases to humans.
  
• Spiders can be found in basements, garages and porches among other areas. Spiders come out to find food and feed on other pests. Spider infestations are usually the result of other insects being present around your home. Although they can be beneficial predatory creatures, spiders are viewed as pests due to their scary physical appearance, the spider silk (webs) they produce, and the potential danger that some species present.
• Termites, like many other pests, can be beneficial in nature. Termites have the ability to break down dead trees and other wood materials. Termites become pests when they attack the wooden elements of human structures -- homes, businesses and warehouses. Termite damage can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars’ worth of damage. Their presence is often difficult to detect as they hide their activity behind wallboards, siding or wood trim.
• Wasps come in many types and sizes. Common types of wasps include yellow jackets and hornets. Wasps can be beneficial insects, as they are natural scavengers, and prey on other insects such as flies and caterpillars. However, wasps are typically considered pests due to their ability to sting and cause harm to humans. Wasps are attracted to moisture and sweet odors such as sweat, perfume, food, and flowers. Wasps nests are usually small in size and are typically located anyplace that provides some type of shelter from the elements, including cracks, eaves, window shutters, siding, or soffits.

If you are experiencing a pest control issue in your home or business, please call the pest removal services of Wildlife Control at (508) 892-1967.