As a business owner, each season brings its own unique set of challenges. In the spring, you may encounter a new infestation of pests that you weren’t prepared to deal with. However, knowing more about the behavior of these creatures and the type of damage they may cause will help you to quickly and cost-effectively eradicate them with the help of commercial pest control services.

A Guide to Common Pests During Spring

1. Rats

If you spot rats in your establishment, don’t hesitate to schedule commercial pest control. While rats don’t have a breeding season, they tend to multiply fastest in mild spring temperatures. They also carry up to 35 different diseases, including salmonellosis and leptospirosis. They spread disease through their hair, saliva, urine, and feces, all of which they commonly leave behind in food and water. As such, they are particularly problematic for businesses that serve food. However, they can chew through almost all types of materials, often damaging electrical wires and office equipment.

2. Mosquitoes

Spring brings lots of rain, and rainwater that stagnates outside your place of business may serve as a breeding ground for these pests. If your customers are complaining about mosquitoes in your establishment, act quickly, and seek professional treatment. Their itchy bites can be uncomfortable and cause diseases such as malaria and dengue. 

3. Carpenter Ants

During spring, these insects will travel and look for food and shelter. When you hear rustling sounds within your walls or notice wood shavings next to wood molding and furniture, they may have already started making colonies. These ants are dark brown or black, they have a rounded thorax, and they measure 3/8 to 1/2 an inch in length. If left unchecked, they can eat through your wooden fixtures rapidly. You’ll need commercial pest control to get rid of them quickly.

4. Spiders

Spring is spider season. While most spiders are harmless, species like the brown recluse, characterized by its brown violin shape, and the black widow, with its black body and bright red marking, are dangerous. If bitten, you’ll need urgent medical attention, as they are poisonous. You’ll know you have a spider infestation from the presence of cobwebs, egg sacs, and dead insects.

5. Wasps

These insects will look for another territory to invade during spring, which is the end of their hibernation. They tend to be territorial and aggressive. When they detect a threat, they may attack as a pack using their long stingers, which can be deadly if someone is allergic. If you have wasp nests on your commercial property, get help from a professional.

Pests can undermine the cleanliness and safety of your commercial establishment. Ensure that you get rid of them this spring through the reliable commercial pest control services of RemTech Inc, serving the Twin Cities Metro Area. Their services include bee removal and rodent, spider, and roach control, keeping your business pest-free and safe. For a free consultation, send them a message online or contact them at (651) 600-9983.