Preventing Common Spring Pests in Oklahoma

For most people in Oklahoma, spring is seen as a welcomed reprieve from colder temperatures and an opportunity to prepare their home for the warm summer season that is coming up. However, pest control professionals know that this will generally be one of the busiest seasons of the year due to many different types of pests emerging from their winter slumber or continued work now that cold weather isn’t a factor. In this article, we will look at some of the most common spring pests you should prepare for now to have the best experience possible during the upcoming season.

Mosquitoes

Generally considered the most annoying pest by Oklahomans, mosquitoes are well known for not only their persistent buzz but the itchy red welts they leave behind when they bite. While there are treatment options available for your yard to kill any eggs that may be present, the best thing you can do beyond that is eliminate breeding sites that may be available to them. Consider this a great opportunity to start your own spring cleaning around the yard to tidy up and cut down on the potential mosquito populations it may be able to support.

Ants

It’s easy to quickly forget about ants during the winter season and be blindsided by how many of them you are finding in your home during the spring in Oklahoma. Due to their small size, ants will generally be able to easily find a small entryway into a home and will begin to seek out water and food sources to sustain their colony. This will often mean they will be seen in both bathrooms and kitchens because they are the primary source in a home for these two crucial things. Once you start seeing ants, don’t hesitate to call a pest control provider to eliminate the entire colony quickly instead of just relying on treatments that kill only visible ants.

Fleas and Ticks

Fleas and ticks are a common spring pest in Oklahoma that can easily overtake a home, particularly if there are untreated pets inside. Once fleas reach infestation levels, it can be hard to even sit down with feeling the uncomfortable bites they provide before leaving your legs to find a more suitable meal. Likewise, ticks can easily attach to a person or their pet while they are enjoying the outdoors. However, without detection or prevention, they can spread multiple diseases like Lyme or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Take the time to ensure you and your pets are both protected from fleas and ticks this spring with effective and affordable treatment options.

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