Spring Pest Control in Northeast Ohio: Essential Tips for a Bug-Free Home

Just like you don’t like it when your home becomes flooded, insects that typically live outside feel the same way.

Because springtime and early summer in Northeast Ohio tend to be wet and rainy, bugs seek out drier areas once the ground becomes saturated.  

Unfortunately for you and many other homeowners in Northeast Ohio, the drier place in question is your home.

This is why it’s essential that you be proactive about pest control in the springtime. Not only will it keep your home free of bugs, but it will also ensure you and your family can go about your daily activities without fear of insects crawling around inside your safe haven.

Here’s what you can do to keep your home from becoming a refuge for springtime house bugs.

Top 5 Springtime House Bugs

Before learning how to keep creepy crawlers from entering your home, let’s take a look at what pests are most likely to invade your house, especially during the spring and early summer months.

• Ants: Comprised of a head, thorax, and abdomen, ants can range in size from 1/32 inch to ¾ inch and can be found in a variety of colors: black, brown, or reddish.
• Centipedes: Possessing a long and segmented body, centipedes are usually grayish to yellow with dark stripes on their body. They can grow up to 1 to 2 inches long.
• Spiders: Spiders’ bodies are separated into two distinct parts, and they have eight legs and usually eight eyes (depending on the species).
• Stink Bugs: With a shield-shaped body, stink bugs can be up to 2 centimeters long. They’re typically brown with mottled patterns and lighter markings.
• Earwigs: Approximately the size of a penny and reddish-brown in color, earwigs have six pincers that are modified legs, two pairs of wings, and long and flexible antennae. They are usually long and flat, and their bodies are leathery.

Tips for Spring Pest Control

To keep springtime bugs out of your home, prevention is the best medicine.
 
Let’s take a look at a few pest control tips, so you can fully safeguard your home against springtime house bugs.

1. Clean Your House

Mopping up spills right away, sweeping up stray food crumbs, sealing up garbage cans, and storing food in airtight containers are good ways to keep your home bug free, but there’s more you can do.

Regular vacuuming and sweeping will also help keep your home tidy. And remember, floors aren’t the only thing that need cleaning—be sure to wipe down and clean countertops and sinks.

Pests like spiders and centipedes also like to hide in cardboard boxes, debris piles, and even piles of laundry. Removing clutter and random piles of objects around your home eliminates these potential hiding places.

Pro tip: Pests may also be drawn to pet food, so try to avoid leaving this out overnight if possible.

2. Seal Entrances to Your Home

While insects crawling into your home certainly pose a big problem, they only require a tiny bit of space to get inside. In fact, they tend to gravitate toward any small opening they can easily access.

Take a walk around the perimeter of your home to see if you have any cracks in the foundation, siding that’s coming apart from your house, or window or door frames that aren’t properly sealed, and fix those items immediately. Be sure to also replace or repair broken window or door screens. Note that bugs may also prefer to enter through utility pipes and vents.

These are all areas that are very easy to overlook, and it’s important to repair any potential access points.

Your local pest control provider can take care of the rest from there by spraying a preventive barrier around your house to fully seal your home against those tiny critters.

3. Dry Out Damp Areas

House bugs like ants and spiders prefer damp areas of the home, where they have access to water.

This makes rooms like your bathrooms, kitchen, and basement particularly susceptible to house pests.

Consider adding a dehumidifier to rooms like your basement crawlspace to eliminate the potential hiding spot for these house bugs.

Pro tip: Damp soil from houseplants may also create the perfect environment for house pests. Be careful to not overwater your houseplants as this can create a potential oasis for house bugs.

4. Keep Objects Away From Your Home

Bugs like to not only hide but also nest in places like debris piles, stacks of firewood, and other objects. 

It’s crucial to make sure these aren’t touching your house so insects don’t crawl from these objects and mistake your home for theirs.  

It’s also a good idea to make sure foliage from plants and ground covers don’t bump up against the house. Prune ground covers and shrubs regularly, mow your lawn on a regular basis, and clear out piles of debris and leaves.

5. Call The Experts At Your Local Pest Control Company

Once you’ve done all that you can do to keep bugs out of your home, it’s time to call in the experts at Turf Pride to give you an extra peace of mind.

After all, DIY efforts can only go so far, and we’re sure you’re sick of seeing the same pests inside your home year after year. It’s time to end your pest problem once and for all.

A perimeter pest treatment by our experts will help fully seal your home against bugs.
A Turf Pride technician will apply the perimeter pest control treatment all the way around the first floor of the home, including on decks and patios and around windows and sliding glass doors.

If bugs decide to move from their home to yours, they will perish immediately upon coming into contact with the barricade treatment.

Busting The Top 4 Myths About Spring Pest Control

With so many pest control companies out there, it’s easy to feel inundated with too much information or not know how to find the right answer.

That’s why we’re here to help you bust the common myths surrounding pest control services.

Myth #1: Pest control services are ineffective.

Busted: We know what you’re thinking. What makes us different from other pest control providers in the area? How do you know the results provided by Turf Pride will be different from providers you’ve used in the past?

Not only do we tout a five-star review on Google, but they also boast a team of highly trained experts who care about keeping your home pest-free just as much as you do.

Our team at Turf Pride is properly trained in best techniques, highly knowledgeable about the house bugs that typically take up residence in Northeast Ohio homes, and fully certified to apply safe and effective products to keep insects outside where they belong.

Myth #2: Pest control applications are only necessary during infestation.

Busted: It's far simpler to keep bugs from entering your home than to deal with them after they've already settled in.

Even if you haven’t yet seen the first signs of infestation, it’s imperative to call in your local pest control company before insects become a problem in your home, especially if they’ve posed a problem in the past.  

Myth #3: Only one application is necessary.

Busted: Pest control treatments don’t last indefinitely—like anything else, their effectiveness fades over time.

To stay on top of your prevention methods, select a pest control company that will visit your home several times over the course of the season.

This will ensure the barrier around the home is constant and keep away recurring pests.
Our pest control management program includes five visits, and it’s recommended that you schedule your visits about every 30 days.

Myth #4: Pest control applications are toxic.

Busted: The product Turf Pride technicians use can be applied inside or outside, but technicians typically spray outside.

It’s completely safe for kids and pets, and because it takes less than an hour to dry, you and your family can go about your daily routines pretty much right away.

Myth #5: Pest control services are unaffordable.

Busted: The value of feeling safe and secure inside your home is priceless, but that doesn’t mean the pest control services to accomplish that have to be pricey.

With a variety of bundle packages and seasonal promotional pricing available throughout the year, we offer a cost-effective and reliable pest control solution for homeowners in Northeast Ohio.

The company’s flexible options make it easier to find a plan that fits both your needs and your budget.

Take the First Step Toward a Bug-Free Home This Spring

Don’t let pests make themselves at home in your space. With Turf Pride’s expert perimeter pest control, you’ll get proactive, long-lasting protection that’s safe for your family, your pets, and your peace of mind. Our certified technicians use targeted treatments designed specifically for homes in Northeast Ohio — so you can relax knowing your home is protected by local experts who care.

Serving Mentor, Chardon, Painesville, Willoughby, and nearby suburbs, we know how to make pest control easy, affordable, and effective. Call today or request your free quote online to schedule your first visit and take back your home with confidence.