Spring is Coming: How to Prepare Your Home for Seasonal Pests in the Lowcountry
As the Lowcountry shakes off winter’s chill, the arrival of spring brings warmer temperatures, blooming flowers—and an increase in pest activity. With the changing season, pests like ants, termites, mosquitoes, and rodents become more active, seeking food, water, and shelter in and around your home. Preparing now can help prevent infestations before they start. Here’s how to get your home spring-ready and keep seasonal pests at bay.
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1. Eliminate Standing Water
Spring showers can create the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which thrive in stagnant water. Check for and eliminate standing water around your property by:
Emptying birdbaths and plant saucers regularly
Cleaning out clogged gutters
Repairing leaky outdoor faucets
Ensuring proper drainage in low-lying areas of your yard
2. Seal Up Entry Points
As temperatures rise, pests like ants, cockroaches, and rodents will try to make their way indoors. Prevent this by:
Sealing cracks and crevices around windows, doors, and foundations
Repairing torn screens and installing door sweeps
Checking for gaps around utility pipes and sealing them with caulk or mesh
3. Declutter and Deep Clean
Spring cleaning isn’t just for aesthetics—it also helps eliminate hiding spots and food sources for pests. Focus on:
Decluttering storage areas like basements, attics, and garages
Sweeping up crumbs and wiping down kitchen surfaces
Taking out the trash frequently and keeping lids tightly sealed
Storing food in airtight containers
4. Trim Vegetation and Maintain Your Yard
Overgrown trees and bushes can provide pests with easy access to your home. Keep them at bay by:
Trimming back branches and shrubs away from your house
Removing leaf piles, woodpiles, and other organic debris that attract insects and rodents
Keeping grass cut short to discourage ticks and other pests
5. Schedule a Professional Pest Inspection
Even with preventive measures, some pests are persistent, and hidden infestations may already be developing. A professional pest inspection can identify potential problems before they get out of hand. Our experts at Old South Exterminators can also recommend and apply treatments tailored to Lowcountry pests like termites, mosquitoes, and fire ants.
Contact Old South Exterminators for Spring Pest Control
Spring is the perfect time to get ahead of pest problems before they escalate. At Old South Exterminators, we have decades of experience protecting Lowcountry homes from seasonal pests. Our trained and certified team provides customized treatment plans to keep your home pest-free all season long. Contact us today for a free inspection and let’s start your spring pest control plan!