Seasonal Pests: Spring
As temperatures warm and moisture increases, pests become highly active across North Carolina. Spring is a critical season for ant prevention, termite swarmer detection, mosquito control, and nest prevention. Advance Pest Control provides proactive treatments to protect homes before pest populations surge.
Read more about our Residential Pest Control Services – Click Here
Ants (Carpenter, Odorous House & Fire Ants)
Spring moisture drives ants to forage and build new colonies. Carpenter ants may target damp wood, while odorous house ants and fire ants move into yards and homes.
What should you look for? Ant trails along baseboards and countertops, wood shavings (carpenter ants), or soil mounds in the lawn.
Prevent with: Ant barrier treatment before colonies fully establish.
Termites (Swarmers & Active Colonies)
Spring is peak swarming season as reproductive termites emerge to form new colonies. Subterranean termites continue feeding year-round.
What should you look for? Flying termites near windows and doors, discarded wings, mud tubes on foundation walls.
Protect with: Termite inspection & prevention services. Schedule an service today – Contact us!
Mosquitoes (Early Activity Begins)
As spring rain and warm conditions increase, mosquito breeding begins. Early treatment reduces populations before summer peaks.
What should you look for? Standing water in gutters, bird baths, and yard containers. Increased mosquito presence at dusk and dawn.
Control with: Mosquito reduction program through Advance Tree & Shrub.
Spiders (Increased Outdoor & Indoor Movement)
Spiders emerge as insect activity increases, both indoors and outdoors.
What should you look for? Webbing around outdoor structures, inside garages, and along baseboards.
Treat with: Spider control, web removal & exterior perimeter spray.
Not sure what kind of spiders are around your house? Ask Terry!
Stinging Insects (Wasps, Hornets & Bees Begin Nesting)
Nest construction begins in spring—early removal prevents large colonies during summer.
What should you look for? Small paper nests under eaves, in trees, or around porches. Increased activity around flowering plants.
Prevent with: Wasp nest inspection and early removal services.
Rodents (Mice & Rats Breeding Season)
Spring is breeding season for rodents, often leading to increased population pressure indoors.
What should you look for? Droppings, scratching at night, gnaw marks, or nesting materials.
Prevent with: Rodent prevention & exclusion.
Ladybugs (Increased Outdoor Activity)
Spring weather increases ladybug activity, which may lead to increased indoor sightings if entry points exist.
What should you look for? Ladybugs concentrated around sunny windows or exterior siding.
Treat with: Ladybug prevention treatments.
Termites
One of North Carolina’s BIG pest problems – Subterranean Termites. Beginning in March, termite swarmers emerge to establish new colonies. Spring is a critical time for termite prevention and detection.
Swarmers are winged reproductive termites and are often the first sign of a potential infestation. Active termite colonies can cause significant structural damage to homes over time. Early detection and treatment is crucial.
Remember: Termites don’t take a season off!
-
Spring: Swarmers emerge, looking to start new colonies.
-
Summer: Colonies are busy feeding and expanding underground.
-
Fall: Activity continues as termites search for warm, moist areas near your home.
-
Winter: Termites stay active below the frost line, often moving closer to heated structures.
Year-round protection is the only way to keep them from causing costly damage. Learn more.
What should you look for?
It’s common to find swarmers near windows or doors. Other signs of a potential termite problem include discarded wings, mud tubes on foundation walls and hollow-sounding wood.
Mosquitoes
Spring is here which means mosquito season in North Carolina is also here. Get ahead of the buzz by preparing your property now with Advance Tree & Shrub.
Our mosquito program runs from April to October with monthly service. Contact us today to get scheduled and help keep the mosquitoes away.
Tech Tip: Standing water is a mosquito magnet. As part of your early spring prep and ongoing maintenance:
-
Inspect for hidden water sources like clogged gutters, pet bowls, kids’ toys, and unused containers
-
Clear out areas with thick vegetation—dense plant cover gives mosquitoes shelter
-
Schedule your mosquito program early to ensure full-season protection
🌿 Don’t wait until mosquitoes hatch—get on the schedule now and enjoy your yard come spring.
When everything is working well to control pests, you’re doing things right for me. Thank You John, for always taking good care of me. I’ll see you again in about 3 months.
