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Common Bugs in Your Home During Spring and How to Use Integrated Pest Management to Control Them

March 31, 2025 by Spartan Animal & Pest Control

close-up of a magnifying glass showing termites near a miniature houseSpringtime can feel like a breath of fresh air, both figuratively and literally, with warmer temperatures and the return of longer daylight hours. However, alongside all of the beautiful blooms and pleasant weather come other, less appealing visitors: bugs.Ā Spring is an ideal time for the bug population in your home or business to explode. They spread out, looking for food to support their reproductive cycle.

As their natural predators also come out of a long winter’s rest, bugs are especially vulnerable outdoors. A human home is a safe haven and smorgasbord that gets bugs a strong start in the spring, so it’s common to see an increase in pests. With integrated pest management and some thoughtful strategy, it’s possible to cut down on their numbers without harming the environment.

The Most Common Springtime Bugs (and Why You Should Care)

With spring come waves of insect invaders. Some of the most common you can expect to see in and around your home include:

  • Ants
  • Mosquitoes
  • Beetles
  • Stinkbugs
  • Ticks
  • Spiders
  • Wasps
  • Earwigs

While some of these insects can be a minor annoyance, others are much more problematic. Homeowners should always treat a pest infestation seriously because many bugs can be vectors for disease. Most people know that ticks and mosquitoes can carry illnesses such as West Nile or Lyme, but fewer know that flies and other everyday pests are problematic. From salmonella to shigella and staph, sicknesses are inextricably linked to the presence of insects.

What Is Integrated Pest Management?

With so many bugs seeking to claim your home as their own in the spring, what is the best strategy to reduce their numbers? Professionals recommend integrated pest management. This strategy focuses on doing as little environmental harm as possible, thus avoiding pesticides and other harmful compounds. Instead, IPM targets the bugs’ living environment, food sources, and life cycles to reduce their numbers and make the home a less appealing place for them to live.

This option has multiple benefits. While it removes unwanted pests from the home, it also drives them back into nature, where they serve as an important part of the food chain for the rest of the ecosystem.

IPM Strategies for Spring Bugs

If you are facing a bug problem, there are many integrated pest management options to control them. Some simple but impactful recommendations include:

  • bat hanging in an atticBiological control: This method involves introducing bugs’ natural predators to the environment or supporting predators already there. For instance, ladybugs and some bacteria are problematic for bugs (depending on the species) and will not harm the rest of the property. In the case of mosquitoes especially, supporting local birds, bats, and dragonflies is essential. This method may involve planting flowers that these species like or providing a bird feeder. Certain plants, such as marigolds, also deter some bugs due to their natural scent.
  • Environmental control: Bugs need certain living arrangements to thrive. By controlling their environment, homeowners can make their residences less appealing than the outdoors. Remove sources of food and shelter within the home, such as crumbs on the floor, open food packages, and piles of cardboard boxes.
  • Mechanical control: In many cases, bugs enter the house through a vulnerability the homeowner has not noticed. Placing a physical barrier at these locations is often enough to stop the insects from getting inside. Caulking around exposed pipes, sealing the cracks around doors and windows, or patching a home’s siding are good places to start.

The best-integrated pest management strategies use a mixture of these tactics to overcome a bug infestation. The best way to approach IPM in the spring is to implement these concepts before bugs become an issue; after all, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Home and business owners who are not sure how to apply IPM to their property’s specific layout and needs should contact a professional pest control team that has experience with IPM.

Get Pest Control Help for Common Bugs from the Pros

pest control specialist exterminating common bugs with precisionIntegrated pest management is an effective method of controlling bug populations for some of the most common insects in the home during springtime. However, the strategy for each home should be customized to that property’s specific vulnerabilities.

The professionals at Spartan Animal & Pest Control can provide customized IPM suggestions to make your home a more pleasant place for humans (and not pests) to live this spring. Contact Spartan to schedule a visit and learn more about how you can keep bugs from taking over your home as the weather gets warmer.

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I Called Corey Tuesday evening and he was here at 9:30 the next morning for a wasp problem in and out of our home. This is our second time using him as the first time was for a mice issue and after his visit, we have been mice free for well over a year now. His knowledge of these critters is amazing, knowing their detailed habits. Wishing I could give a rating over 5 Stars. Look no further for any time if removal of extermination - you will find no better person for the job.
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Corey was excellent! He is responsive, professional, and honest. His prices are much better than other local pest services. I would highly recommend!
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Corey was punctual and polite.He explained the procedure then eradicated the problem. I highly recommend this company.
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21:09 03 Aug 22
I had a wasp nest somewhere below my deck, bothering the family in the swimming pool. No way I was attempting to find the nest myself without a bee suit and flamethrower, so I called Corey at Spartan. He went under there armed with only a flashlight, found the nest and took care of it! Not only was he prompt, fast, efficient and effective, but the guy had guts of steel. Hoping to never encounter any more killer bees, rabid raccoons, attacking ants, or any other predators, but if I do, I’m glad I know I got Corey on my side!
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Called Corey on Sunday about a yellow jacket nest removal. He go right back to us on Sunday! Set up appointment. Corey confirmed and showed up right on time and quickly took care of the nest. Great service! Highly recommended
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Eugene Karabanov
13:26 11 Jun 22
Absolutely fantastic service, quick to respond, knowledgeable, and stands by his work. Corey is a gem. Highly recommended.
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19:49 10 Jun 22
As usual, Corey was on time and very conscience. He checked for the problem and got right to work on the solution immediately. I'll always call Spartan for any pest control needs.
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18:57 07 Apr 22
We had a squirrel running around the attic and walls of our new home. After calling a few pest control places in the area, we decided on Spartan Pest Control as they had the most reasonable price, and fast friendly customer service. The owner is extremely personable, polite, and thorough. He uses humane traps, and guarantees his work for 3 years. I would definitely use them again!
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19:01 03 Feb 22
Corey is so friendly and professional. His rates are fair. We had bats and mice to contend with and he was very thorough. I would highly recommend Spartan Pest Control. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Corey.
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01:20 31 Jul 21
Corey is very responsive, professional and friendly. We needed help getting rid of carpenter ants, spiders and a sizable wasps nest. He came right out and took care of all that for us. I highly recommend him for all animal and pest needs! We are very happy with his services.
Joanne Bento
Joanne Bento
16:26 13 Jul 21
Corey did an outstanding job at trapping a rat in my garden. Was trapped within 4 hours of him setting the trap. Very knowledgeable about wildlife. Highly recommend him.
David Barrett
David Barrett
19:52 26 May 21
I cannot recommend Spartan Animal and Pest Control high enough. Cory, the owner, was very professional, articulate and extremely knowledgeable. He did a superb job. Spartan also installs chimney caps and I had my chimneys capped as well. I hope I never have a pest problem again but if I do I will call Spartan without hesitation.
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Lee Marie
21:48 23 Mar 21
Prompt, efficient, personable.We had a pretty bad squirrel problem, and they got rid of them all. What i really liked was that they use humane means.I would definitely use them again.
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21:33 07 Dec 20
Outstanding job. Moved his schedule around to come sooner than later. Very good businessman that was very professional and worked fast. Very knowledgeable and explained what he was doing with the service as he did it. Very reasonable price and overall great experience. Highly recommend.
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