Spring in Rochester brings blooming flowers, warmer weather, and unfortunately, uninvited pests. As the temperatures rise, a variety of critters come out of their winter hiding spots in search of food, water, and shelter—which often leads them straight into your home. These seasonal invaders can be more than just a nuisance—they can damage your property, spread disease, and disrupt your peace of mind.
This blog will explore some of the most common springtime pests in the Rochester area and how Town & Country Pest Solutions can help you keep them out.
Why Pests are More Active in Spring
Spring marks the beginning of the pest season. Why? Warmer weather wakes up many pests that go dormant during the winter months. Additionally, spring often brings more rain, which provides the moisture many pests need to thrive. Finally, spring is a time when many pests breed and reproduce, leading to an increase in pest activity.
Knowing what invaders to be on the lookout for can help you prepare and protect your home before the infestations begin.
Common Springtime Pests in Rochester
1. Ants
Ants are one of the most common pests homeowners face in the spring. With the warm temperatures, ants emerge from their colonies in search of food and water. Carpenter ants, a species particularly common in Rochester, can cause structural damage to your property as they tunnel through wood to establish their nests.
- Signs of an infestation: Wood shavings near door frames or baseboards, ants trailing in your kitchen, or rustling sounds in walls.
How Town & Country Helps: Our Ant Program provides spring and fall exterior barriers, unlimited service calls, and full coverage for a variety of ant species.
2. Spiders
Spring also brings an increase in spider activity, as they begin to hunt for food and build webs. While most spiders are harmless, their presence often causes discomfort for homeowners.
- Signs of an infestation: Frequent encounters with spiders, webs in corners of rooms or basements, and sightings of egg sacs.
How Town & Country Helps: Our seasonal treatments target spiders and create exterior preventative barriers to keep them away from your home.
3. Stinging Insects
Bees, wasps, and hornets start becoming active in spring as they leave their nests to forage. Yellow jackets and paper wasps, in particular, can pose a serious threat to homeowners with their painful stings.
- Signs of an infestation: Nests on the exterior of your home, buzzing sounds near garden sheds or eaves, or increased sightings of stinging insects in your yard.
How Town & Country Helps: With our Stinging Insect Program, we provide seasonal barrier treatments, remove active nests, and offer emergency services for any unexpected situations.
4. Rodents
While rodents such as mice and rats are active year-round, spring is a time when they seek new shelter and food sources. You may notice an uptick in activity in your home or garage during this time.
- Signs of an infestation: Droppings, gnawed holes in walls or food containers, and noises in the attic or walls.
How Town & Country Helps: Our Rodent Program includes ongoing mouse and rat protection for your home, with both prevention and removal tailored to your needs.
5. Stink Bugs
Stink bugs love warmer temperatures, and when spring arrives, you may notice these shield-shaped pests around your windows or doors. While they don’t cause structural damage, their unpleasant odor can make them a major annoyance.
- Signs of an infestation: Stink bugs clustering near sunny windows, doors, or in gardens.
How Town & Country Helps: Our Everything Package offers full coverage for stink bugs, keeping your home protected with seasonal barriers.
6. Boxelder Bugs
Boxelder bugs are another frequent spring pest in Rochester. These pests are attracted to warm, sunlit areas and often congregate on the exterior of homes. While mostly harmless, they can become a nuisance if they find their way inside.
- Signs of an infestation: Clusters of black and red bugs near windows, siding, or gardens.
How Town & Country Helps: Our preventative treatments eliminate current infestations and prevent future ones by targeting common entry points.
The Town & Country Solution
At Town & Country Pest Solutions, we understand how disruptive springtime pests can be. That’s why we are committed to providing professional, effective pest control services tailored to your specific needs. Here’s what sets us apart:
- The Everything Package
Our comprehensive package offers complete peace of mind with year-round coverage against 45+ common household pests, including seasonal invaders like ants, spiders, and stinging insects.
- Safe and Effective Treatments
Our treatments are as safe as they are effective, so you can rest easy knowing that your family and pets are protected.
- Unlimited Service Calls
With us, there’s no limit to how often you can call. If pests come back, so do we—at no extra cost.
- Honest and Reliable Service
With over 1,150 glowing reviews and an average 4.9-star rating, we’re proud to be Rochester’s trusted pest control experts.
Tips to Prevent Springtime Pests
You can take preventative steps to make your home less inviting to springtime pests:
- Seal Entry Points: Check for gaps or cracks in doors, windows, and foundations, and seal them to prevent pests from entering.
- Keep Food Secure: Store food in airtight containers and regularly clean up crumbs and spills.
- Clear Standing Water: Pests like mosquitoes and rodents are drawn to water, so ensure gutters are clear and any leaks are fixed promptly.
- Maintain Your Yard: Trim back bushes and trees that touch your home, and keep the area around your house free of debris or leaf piles.
Of course, if pests still find their way in, we’re just one call away!
Protect Your Home This Spring
Spring should mean enjoying blooming flowers, not battling ants, spiders, or stink bugs. With Town & Country Pest Solutions, you can reclaim your home and yard from Rochester’s common springtime invaders.
Call us today at (585) 426-5024 or request a free quote via our website to get started. We’re here to ensure your home stays pest-free so you can focus on what matters most—enjoying the beauty of spring.
