With the snow finally melting and the temperature beginning to climb, ants will be making their way out of their nests and into the surrounding areas. New Hampshire is home to a variety of ant species, but carpenter ants are by far the most common and troublesome pest homeowners face. They play a vital role in local ecosystems by breaking down wood and promoting environmental growth, but they can cause serious damage to homes when left untreated.

Although you may see carpenter ants making their way inside your home as winter transitions into spring, you’re more likely to see flying winged ants — also known as swarmers — near windows and doors before seeing worker ants, as they usually remain inside of walls and other wooden structures. If you notice swarmers or their wings near vents, window sills, and other entrances, we recommend scheduling an ant pest control inspection as soon as possible.

In contrast to the previous section, you should always contact a professional pest control company if you see wasps around your property during spring! Although they are not always aggressive toward humans, accidentally stumbling upon a nest or attempting to handle an infestation on your own could provoke the entire colony to attack.

It’s difficult to keep wasps from creating nests on your property due to the fact that they can create nests virtually anywhere. They often nest under eaves, decks, children’s play areas, and in trees and bushes. Keep an eye out for single wasps flying around your property and, if possible, follow them from a safe distance to determine whether you have a colony on your property.

If you notice several wasps or find a nest, contact us as soon as possible to schedule a wasp pest control appointment. We use effective, eco-friendly wasp control methods that keep you and your family safe!

Fully grown ticks are approximately .125 inches in size, but they’re easily one of the most dangerous pests not just in New Hampshire, but around the country. They are known to harbor and transmit several serious diseases, Lyme disease being the most common.

Ticks take refuge in tall grasses, wooded areas, and anywhere else that allows them to attach themselves to a host — including pets. This makes it extremely important to take preventative measures both around your home and whenever you’re out enjoying the beautiful summer weather.

If you plan to hike, camp, or spend time in the outdoors, be sure to check yourself for tick bites. Some of the most common areas that ticks tend to attach themselves include the scalp, groin, armpits, and behind the ears. At home, you can keep ticks away by creating a barrier between your property and wooded areas, mowing your lawn frequently, removing leaf piles, and calling our tick control experts for a personalized plan.

Springtime showers bring beautiful flowers, and that means that you’ll start seeing bees a few weeks into spring. Although many people are concerned about finding bees on their property, the majority of bees are not aggressive and will not sting humans unless they are provoked or feel threatened.

If you find bees on your property, don’t panic or rush to spray them with pesticide. Bee populations are already declining and, while you might find yourself surprised to see bees swarming in an area of your yard, they will likely move on. If they don’t, local beekeepers are almost always willing to capture them for free!