Nashville Residents: Get Ready for Spring Pests

It’s been a longer winter than expected, but Nashville residents are finally beginning to see evidence of springtime blooms throughout the city. And while with spring arrives the promise of new beginnings and outdoor fun, sometimes the outdoors and new beginnings come a little too close to home in the form of new insect hatchings in our homes.

This phenomena is not unusual when you consider that many insects hibernate in the cold winter months, granting us a feeling of reprieve from our warm weather battles with household pest.

“This is the time of year when we begin to see more calls for help,” says Sam Cross, owner of Marigold PestControl Services of Nashville. “A good point to remember is that with pests, out-of-site may mean out-of-mind, but it doesn’t mean out-of-trouble or out for good.” 

So, what can you do to protect your home from these spring pest awakenings? 
Marigold recommends starting with pest prevention – a strategy that the company itself employs using its Integrated Pest Management approach. The idea is to control today's problem and prevent tomorrow's by addressing the core issues making your home attractive to pests in the first place, including:

• Inspecting and sealing entry points – Your doorways, windows, pipeways and more may be welcoming insects like roaches, ants and even rats or mice into your home this spring.
• Reducing harborage areas – These can be difficult for a homeowner to identify, but knowing where to look for nests in warm, dark places, areas collecting moisture or water under sinks or near potentially rotting wood where termites and other destructive pests might be causing damage is an important practice for every homeowner. 
• Reviewing food storage and disposal practices – Keeping your house clean, counters clear of food and crumbs, trash under cover, and food sealed and in the refrigerator can reduce the temptations that attract many pests.
• Investigating any conditions inviting to pests – Keep your eyes open for pest-attracting activities and habits, or items around your home that may be inviting these unwanted guests.
• Getting professional opinions or help – While getting better at prevention can make a big difference, many times the best option is to get help from at professional pest control service to secure your home against these invaders.

Services such as Nashville’s Marigold Pest Control Services can not only provide protection and advice, they also know the specific pest issues most relevant to area’s residents. By employing their preventative approach, Nashville residents can enjoy spring and into the summer months and beyond, free from warm weather pests and the damage they bring.