What Local Residents Need to Know
Hampton's waterfront weather and seasonal changes in weather contribute to it being a haven for a variety of bugs and household pests. With the spring rain or the summer heat, some insects do well here throughout the year. Some are merely pests, but others have the potential to be a threat to your health, your pets, or your belongings.
Here's a quick overview of the most popular bugs you will likely find in Hampton:
Ants – These are especially active during warmer months and can enter easily through the tiniest cracks to find food and water.
Cockroaches – Hampton's moist sea weather is perfect for roaches, including German and American cockroaches.
Termites – Hampton lies within a termite high-risk infestation zone. Termites cause quiet house damage by means of subterranean, wood-feeding termites.
Mosquitoes – Between patches of swamp and summer showers, mosquitoes can be a big nuisance here, particularly around dawn and dusk.
Spiders – The majority are harmless, but poisonous spiders such as the black widow have been discovered in storage spaces, crawlspaces, and basements.
Wasps & Hornets – These flying stinging insects nest in sheds, eaves, and trees and become more aggressive later in the summer.
Silverfish – These bugs live in damp places like in laundry rooms, basements, and under sinks.
Fleas & Ticks – One of the pet owner's greatest worries, these pests inhabit grassy or wooded areas and are disease vectors.
Stink Bugs – As soon as the colder season comes around, stink bugs attempt to get into homes to overwinter in attics and walls.
Pantry Pests – Beetles and flour moths may infest kitchen stored dry food in pantry if not stored and sealed correctly.
If you've found any of those pests on and around your home, don't let the matter worsen. Bug-Masters offers expert pest controlling services specially designed for residential properties and business premises in Hampton.
Call (757) 288-2668 today or contact us online to arrange your inspection.
What Pests to Expect Throughout the Year—and When to Take Action
Residing in Hampton, VA, means enjoying ocean air and beautiful seasons—but also facing year-round pest activity. With the humid subtropical climate in the region, residential and commercial buildings can encounter a range of pest problems depending on the season. Understanding seasonal pest cycles can help you to prepare the correct pest control program with Bug-Masters.
Hampton spring means warmer temperatures and increased rain—ideal weather for underground termites to begin swarming. These small creatures cause billions of dollars in property damage each year, so be on the lookout now. Ants and spiders also start coming out and moving inside during early spring. Booking a termite inspection today will cost you less in the long run.
Summer heat and humidity crank up the pressure. Mosquitoes reproduce rapidly, particularly in yard and drainage ditch standing water. Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets grow more aggressive and will nest in rooflines, sheds, or eaves. Cockroaches love the heat inside, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Mid-summer pest control is crucial to protect your home and outdoor living.
When the air gets cool, mice and rats begin to forage for food and shelter every year—usually by traveling through cracks in crawlspaces, foundations, and siding. Spiders move inside and become apparent, particularly in garages, attics, and basements. It's the ideal time to call in a professional inspection and rodent-proof your structure prior to winter.
Whereas the majority of the outdoor pests enter dormancy, indoor pest infestations may rise in Hampton during winter. Rodents do still nest, and cockroaches nest in warm, humid places such as behind sinks or appliances. Though you don't see the pests, winter checks identify early signs of infestations before they become problems.
Whether you have a downtown Hampton business or a bayfront residence, Bug-Masters provides seasonal pest control services to coincide with the pest cycles of our region.
Get ahead and pest-free—season after season. Contact Bug-Masters today at (757) 288-2668 or complete our online contact form to arrange your pest inspection.
