Understand What's Crawling Around Your Home or Business
Located on the banks of the James River, Newport News boasts waterfront charm, military history, and vibrant neighborhoods—but it's an infestation incubator, as well. Newport News's combination of cityscape, forested parkland, and seacoast humidity makes it the ideal place for insects of every variety to thrive.
Where you are in Denbigh, Hilton Village, or near downtown, here is a look at the most common pests Bug-Masters is called upon to handle in Newport News:
Ants – Odorous house ants and pavement ants march across kitchen countertops. Carpenter ants are more of a problem, especially in older wood buildings.
Cockroaches – The most common species of cockroaches found indoors are the German cockroaches. American cockroaches, or water bugs, are generally found in basements, crawl spaces, and sewer areas.
Termites – Newport News is at the top of the list of termite-infested places. Subterranean termites quietly damage wood, so catching them early is essential.
Spiders – House spiders construct webs in corners, and black widows and brown recluses live in garages, sheds, and attics.
Mosquitoes – With lots of rain, marshes, and rivers, mosquito season is particularly brutal during spring and summer. They don't care what source of standing water it is.
WASPS & HORNETS – Their nests suddenly materialize under eaves, attics, or trees in warm weather and most visible in late summer.
Stink Bugs – These large, shield-shaped bugs creep in during the fall to warm up, most often ending up in quantities near windows and light.
Silverfish – Attracted by damp areas, they are found most often in bathrooms, basements, and laundry rooms.
Fleas & Ticks – Animals and wildlife may introduce these biting insects into houses, particularly in wooded or grassy locations.
Pantry Pests – Indian meal moths and grain beetles are nuisance in kitchens and pantries unless food is stored in covered containers.
Shield your Newport News home all year round. Call Bug-Masters at (757) 288-2668 for quick, efficient pest control!
What to Expect from Local Pests Throughout the Year
New Newport News is a charming combination of city living and open spaces—but it also offers perfect conditions for pests year-round. With mild winters, hot and humid summers, and close proximity to water, houses and businesses here are susceptible to seasonal pest changes that can go from annoyance to infestation in no time.
Here at Bug-Masters, we place the citizens of Newport News ahead of the bugs with expert service and preventative treatments—seasonal and targeted against threats.
Spring in Newport News is hot and humid, the perfect combination for termite swarms. Termites are stealthy but costly invaders who adore damp conditions. Ants also begin appearing in the spring, particularly in and around the bathrooms and kitchen, looking for food and water. Early spring is the perfect time for a good inspection and preventive treatments.
Newport News has hot, humid, and buggy summers. Mosquitoes breed rapidly in standing water—yard planters to lowland swamps. Cockroaches, especially the big American roach, become more prevalent indoors as they look for cooler sites. Wasps and hornets nest near eaves, decks, and sheds, and threaten to sting. Summer pest control is essential to protect your family and pets.
When the temperatures start to cool, rats and mice begin looking for warm refuge—and unfortunately, that typically means your garage, basement, or attic. Spiders and insects like boxelder bugs and stink bugs begin crawling in as well. Sealing cracks and applying protective coverages is the ideal time to do so during the fall.
Though less harsh than for much of the country, Newport News winters still have pests like cockroaches, silverfish, and rodents active inside. They adore the warmth of wall spaces, pantry areas, and utility rooms. Winter pest control offers year-round protection, especially when outside treatments are inadeququate.
Wherever you reside by the water or in a suburb, pests do not have days off in Newport News. Bug-Masters stands by with around-the-clock pest control services geared to keep your home or company protected all year long.
Call (757) 288-2668 or send us a message through our online form to book your seasonal pest inspection in Newport News today.
