🌸 April Pests of the Month: Spring Surge Has Arrived
Action Termite and Pest Control – Get Ahead of Springtime Invaders
As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, so does pest and wildlife activity. April is prime season for termites, stinging insects, rodent activity, and wildlife baby season — all of which can cause serious damage or health hazards.
At Action Termite and Pest Control, we’re focusing this month on early prevention and high-risk invaders. Stay protected with fast, reliable, and professional solutions trusted in NJ since 1971.
🐛 Termites
April marks the start of termite swarm season in New Jersey. These hidden destroyers cause thousands in damage before you ever see them.
✅ Free Inspections • Bait Stations • Liquid Treatment Options
🔨 Carpenter Bees – High Dollar Protection
Carpenter bees drill into wooden fascia, decks, and trim, causing costly structural damage.
✅ Wood Protection Coatings • Trap Systems • Residual Insecticides
💲 High-value preventive service available now
🐜 Ants
Warmer days bring ants indoors looking for food. Expect activity in kitchens, bathrooms, and basements.
✅ Bait Stations • Perimeter Barriers • Entry Point Sealing
🐿️ Squirrels – Baby Season
Squirrels are nesting in attics and soffits. Remove them before they cause insulation or wiring damage.
✅ Humane Removal • Nest Elimination • Sealing Access Points
🦝 Raccoons – Baby Season
Raccoons deliver young in April and get aggressive about protecting nests in your attic.
✅ Safe Trapping • Cleanup • Reinforcement
🕷️ Spiders
Spiders become more active around windows, basements, and exterior walls in spring.
✅ Web Removal • Residual Barrier Treatments
🪳 Cockroaches (German, Oriental, American)
Cockroach activity spikes with spring humidity and food access.
✅ Crack & Crevice Treatments • Full-Home Interior Coverage
🐟 Silverfish
Still active in damp areas like basements and laundry rooms.
✅ Moisture Management • Dust Applications
🧺 Pantry Pests
Indian meal moths, grain beetles, and weevils infest stored goods.
✅ Product Disposal • Pheromone Traps • Growth Regulators
🐭 Mice and Rats
Rodents seek shelter and food in spring. Early control stops long-term issues.
✅ Exclusion Work • Baiting • Trapping Systems
🐝 Digger Bees – Time to Prevent!
Digger bees begin nesting in sandy soil by mid to late April. Treat early to prevent widespread burrowing.
✅ Preventive Yard Treatments Available Now
🐜 Termite Inspections for Home Sales
Selling or refinancing your home? You’ll likely need a WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) report.
🦇 Bats – April Is Your Only Window!
Bats can only be legally excluded April 1–30 in New Jersey. This is your one-month window to address attic or soffit bat problems.
✅ High-Value Service • Professional Exclusion • Humane Methods
💲 Book Now Before Legal Cutoff Ends!
💧 Mold Treatment
Spring moisture leads to crawlspace and basement mold issues.
✅ Remediation • Vapor Barrier Installation • Dehumidification
Why Action Termite and Pest Control?
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Serving NJ since 1971
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Family-owned, licensed, and insured
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Same-day & emergency service available
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Trusted across Ocean, Monmouth, Camden, Gloucester & more