Spring Pests and What to Do About Them

Spring Pests and What to Do About Them

Springtime means the snows have fled, flowers are in bloom, and lawns are being cut for the first time. You might be in the middle of a spring cleaning project when you begin to find that pests are in your home. That’s because spring is also the time when pests emerge. When you need pest control in Glenview, Pointe Pest Control is your local source for professional effectiveness. Here are a few of the pests you may encounter in and around your home.

• Carpenter Ants: It is difficult to spot carpenter ants, because they make their homes in wood. If they are in your house, they will make their home in your walls. Spring is a unique time because that is when they swarm to create new colonies. If you see large winged carpenter ants accumulating around you’re the inside of your windows, give Pointe Pest Control a call and we will do an in home inspection. If they are carpenter ants, we have the tools to eliminate the problem.
• Spiders: When the snow is away the spiders will play. When temperatures rise, spider eggs hatch and thousands of little baby spiders emerge. If any of the egg sacs were in your home, guess what, you will begin to see a lot of little spiders. You might even see a few adults that overwintered in the warmth of your home. If you are tired of seeing spiders crawl around your walls, ceilings and floor, a call Pointe Pest Control is your solution. Our technicians understand spiders. We know where they hide, and we know how to get rid of them.
• Termites: Like ants, termite colonies swarm in the spring. They want to branch out, create new nests and find more food. Unlike carpenter ants, which only chew holes into wood, termites eat the wood. The supports the keep your home upright, are part of the dinner menu for a termite. If you suspect termites, give us a call immediately. The damage they can cause to your home is staggering.
• Rodents: Mice, rats, squirrels, gophers and voles become more active in the spring while they search for food and new things to destroy. Rodents are vectors of disease. They spread bacteria, viruses, parasites, and pathogens throughout your home. They are also destructive. If you want to protect your home and health, Pointe Pest Control is your answer for a rodent free home.

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No matter what pest is causing you concern, Pointe Pest Control can help. We understand their life cycles. Our technicians have years of experience. When we arrive at your home, you know that you are getting the best in pest control. When pest control is needed in Glenview, we are the local solution. Pointe Pest Control is your road to a home that is free from rodents, ants, termites, spiders and any other pest that decides to invade.