Even as winter lingers in Kent, Tacoma, and Seattle with damp, breezy days, many homeowners are already thinking ahead to spring. The New Year’s resolution energy might be fading, but planning for warmer weather doesn’t have to wait. In the Pacific Northwest, spring brings blooming landscapes—and a surge in pest activity. At AAA Pest Control, serving the Puget Sound since 1985, we see ants, wasps, spiders, and rodents ramp up as temperatures rise and moisture persists. Starting spring pest preparation now keeps infestations from taking hold.
Common spring pests in our region include carpenter ants thriving in damp wood, paper wasps building nests under eaves, odorous house ants marching indoors for food, and rodents seeking shelter after winter. Mosquitoes and spiders also emerge with standing water and yard debris. Early prep prevents small issues from becoming big problems.
Tip 1: Inspect and Seal Entry Points
Winter weather can create new cracks around windows, doors, and foundations. Seal them with caulk or weather stripping to block ants and rodents. Our free inspections identify hidden entry points, especially in crawlspaces common in Puget Sound homes.
Winter weather can create new cracks around windows, doors, and foundations. Seal them with caulk or weather stripping to block ants and rodents. Our free inspections identify hidden entry points, especially in crawlspaces common in Puget Sound homes.
Tip 2: Tackle Moisture and Debris
Clear gutters, fix leaks, and remove leaf piles or firewood stacks near your home—prime spots for carpenter ants and rodents. Trim branches away from roofs to deter wasps. These steps reduce attractants before spring rains intensify.
Clear gutters, fix leaks, and remove leaf piles or firewood stacks near your home—prime spots for carpenter ants and rodents. Trim branches away from roofs to deter wasps. These steps reduce attractants before spring rains intensify.
Tip 3: Declutter and Sanitize
Organize garages and basements now—pests love clutter. Store food in sealed containers and secure trash. Our technicians provide education on sanitation to keep ants and rodents away long-term.
Organize garages and basements now—pests love clutter. Store food in sealed containers and secure trash. Our technicians provide education on sanitation to keep ants and rodents away long-term.
Tip 4: Schedule a Pre-Spring Inspection
Don’t wait for the first sighting. AAA Pest Control’s no-contract, satisfaction-guaranteed approach means targeted treatments only when needed. We’ve helped countless Kent and Federal Way clients stop carpenter ant damage early.
Don’t wait for the first sighting. AAA Pest Control’s no-contract, satisfaction-guaranteed approach means targeted treatments only when needed. We’ve helped countless Kent and Federal Way clients stop carpenter ant damage early.
With our team of professional technicians and state-of-the-art tools, we’re ready to protect your home. Start your spring pest preparation today—call 253-854-7117 or visit aaapest.com for a free quote.
Beat spring pests to the punch. Contact AAA Pest Control at aaapest.com to schedule your free inspection and enjoy a pest-free Puget Sound season.