Spring brings warmer days, more sunlight, blooming gardens, and with-it pests! 

When you finally open your doors and windows to let the spring air in, there are a lot of other creatures who make an entrance. They also want to enjoy the warmer days and feed and nest as well. Their activeness becomes a problem for you. Professional residential pest control services keep you worry-free from pests. 

Let’s see what kind of pests are found in and around your home in spring, and how they can be kept away.  

Pests found in Spring 

Residential termite inspection services will know just what to look for. These pests are the most active ones you need to keep an eye out for during the spring season: 

Spiders: Australia is known for its wide variety of spiders. Spring is the time when many spider species come out looking for food and places to lay eggs. As the month gets warmer, webs start appearing in corners of your home. 

Termites (Flying): Termites set sail for a new nest and food source during spring rain. Spotting flying termites around lights at night is very common. This is an early sign of a nearby nest and more colonies forming within weeks. 

Cockroaches: These pests thrive in warm and humid conditions. So spring is the perfect time for them to bloom. Small and big cockroaches are seen running on kitchen counters, bathroom floors, and laundry rooms. Spreading bacteria everywhere. 

Birds: Pest birds like pigeons and mynas look for comfortable nesting spots. And your home looks very appealing to them if there are shade spots and any empty spaces at a height above the ground. They make noise, mess, and pose health risks to the residents. 

Bird Mites: These come along with birds for free. They are found in bird nests, on birds, and around the property. Always looking for a host, they are a direct threat to you and your family, and their bites are nasty. 

Wasps: Saw one or two wasps flying around? It’s obvious that they are here because of the spring flowers. But a whole nest on your property can be dangerous. They can attack in groups when provoked intentionally or unintentionally. And their bites sting a lot.

Do this Instead of Waiting 

A few simple steps can help keep pests at bay during spring.

• Install fly screens: Fly screens are a smart way to have access to the outdoors while keeping the flies and other flying pests outdoors. These screens can be fitted on doors and windows.
• Keep it tidy indoors and outdoors: Wood piles? Termites! Messy storage? Rodents! Spilled or open food? Cockroaches! And the list goes on and on. Make sure that you clear your space and keep everything in order.
• Check for bee hives: This is the first step, before calling for residential pest control services. Walk around, take a good look, and scan your property and other structures around it. Hives or unusual bee activity is an alarm.
• Spikes for birds: If birds are roosting on your home, consider adding spikes or deterrents. Preventing nests is far easier than removing them later. 

Professional Help Above All 

There’s only so much you can do. But those who have been working in the industry can do better. It’s for your property’s best interest. 

Ensure they are certified and trained in solving the issue you are facing. If you suspect your home is infected by termites, then there are dedicated residential termite inspection services. And residential termite control services can also prove to be effective in such cases. 

DIY methods seem easy, affordable, and to work in theory. But it has its limits. You will get rid of a few spider webs and fewer cockroach sightings. While the root of the problem will stay untouched. And the problem will keep on growing secretly. 

That’s why residential pest control services are essential. Specialists have the equipment, experience, and certification to do the job properly. 

The Cost of Waiting vs. Acting Early 

Here’s where most homeowners slip up: they wait. Maybe it’s to save money, maybe it’s because the problem seems “small”, but pests don’t stay small for long.

• Financial cost: Termite damage can run into tens of thousands if left untreated. Even rodents can destroy insulation, wiring, and stored goods. 

• Health cost: Waiting allows pests like termites, roaches, and rodents to spread allergens, bacteria, and disease. 

• Stress cost: Once infestations grow, they take longer to control and disrupt your life and peace. 

Dealing with pests at the first sign isn’t overreacting. It’s protecting your home and wallet. 

Bob Gunn to the Rescue 

Pests are threatening your home this spring. Don’t wait until the problem becomes visible or escalates into an infestation.  

Bob Gunn Termite Solutions has years of experience tackling pests and trained technicians. They know how to identify hidden signs, plan effective treatment, and give peace of mind.  

Your home is your biggest investment, and your family is the most important people to you. Giving it into just anyone’s care is no less than gambling with their safety. Make an informed decision, get expert advice, and experience professional eradication that’s safe for your family, kids, and pets.