NPMA Releases 2024 Spring & Summer Bug Barometer
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has released its Spring & Summer 2024 Bug Barometer, and it looks like there’s a good chance Maine homeowners may see ants and ticks earlier in the year than usual. What’s more, above-average rainfall could cause the mosquito population to explode. Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the pests our local pest control specialists anticipate seeing in the next few weeks (or sooner) and how we can help property owners in Dresden, Chelsea, and Boothbay Harbor, as well as throughout our service area keep these pests away.
Carpenter Ants
Unfortunately, these wood-destroying pests are a big problem for Maine homeowners, even though they remain largely dormant during the winter months. Once spring hits, it’s normal to see the large black ants crawling up trees, trailing across the yard, or, worse, foraging inside the house. Since experts are predicting an unseasonably warm start here in New England, it only makes sense that these ants and other types of ants will be out in force sooner than we might like.
Ticks
Even though the weather was a mixed bag last month, we’ve had a moderate winter. Which, combined with a warmer-than-usual spring, you can count on ticks being a problem before you know it. In fact, it’s very likely they’re already on the move. And it’s not just the infamous, Lyme disease-spreading deer tick either. Other types of ticks have also been on the rise over the past few years as well.
If you haven’t already started, we highly recommend starting up with the tick checks after spending time outdoors.
Mosquitoes
Another biting pest to contend with during the spring and summer months, mosquitoes are expected to be wicked busy biting and reproducing once the warmer temperatures stick around. More than annoying, pesky mosquitoes are likely to drive you indoors with their itchy bites. It’s also important to note that infected mosquitoes in Maine can transmit West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Don’t put up with pests this spring and summer, contact Advanced Pest Solutions!
At Advanced Pest Solutions, we have 30+ years of experience in the pest control industry and take pride in helping our fellow Mainers eliminate and prevent insects and rodents from taking over their homes and yards. For help with ants, ticks, and mosquitoes, check out our programs below.
Carpenter ant control
For help getting rid of carpenter ants, Advanced Pest Solutions offers one-time carpenter ant treatment and an annual carpenter ant program. Both include an initial carpenter ant inspection and customized carpenter ant treatments, both indoors and outside. The annual program also includes a one-year carpenter ant warranty that can be renewed at a discounted rate!
Ongoing home pest control
If you’re looking for a home pest control plan that targets carpenter ants as well as other types of ants and other house-infesting insects and rodents, we recommend signing up for Premium Care.
When you sign up for this plan, you’ll receive:
Year-round pest control
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) solutions
Two seasonal services
Interior and exterior pest treatments
No-charge service guarantee
Seasonal mosquito & tick control
Rather than spend your summer swatting mosquitoes and worrying about ticks, why not sign up for Advanced Pest Solutions’ seasonal mosquito and tick control service? Starting in April, we’ll provide monthly yard treatments that treat areas where both pests are likely to rest and/or breed. We’ll wrap up with a final service in October.
Don’t spend the spring and summer months frustrated by bugs, contact Advanced Pest Solutions and let our locally owned and operated pest control company assist!