Nashville: Three Common Spring Pests

Nashville: Three Common Spring Pests

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Controlling Nashville pests in the springtime can be notoriously difficult. Bed bugs, black widow spiders and termites are the most common pests in this area.

Bed Bugs

Spring is the season when bed bug infestations are likely to occur. These critters can hide in mattress linings or travel inside of buildings on infected clothing or furniture. They can get inside a building after residents return home from a trip, and they feed on the blood of sleeping humans. 

Black Widow Spiders

Black widow spiders are easy to identify because of the hourglass-shaped icon on the posterior portion of their body. Their legs are striped in a dual-color pattern of orange and black, and the two anterior legs are the longest. They contain potentially deadly venom, but they normally only bite when provoked. They enter buildings that have small holes, gaps or crevices in the structure. Professional assistance is necessary to block these ports of entry.

Termites

Termites are similar in appearance to flying ants, but certain differences exist. Close examination can reveal if the insect is a termite or a flying ant. Termites have straight antennae, and their bodies are partitioned. They have a wide mid-section, and they live in large colonies. Their wings are similar in shape and size to the wings of flying ants. 

Termite swarms may occur in the late winter or early months of spring in Nashville. These pests are notoriously difficult to control, so professional assistance is required. They can cause extensive damage to homes that are unprepared for the attack, so precautionary measures should be taken before the swarming months arrive. 

For a detailed analysis and helpful advice, contact one of our experienced professionals today.

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