πΌ May Pests of the Month: Full Bloom, Full Infestation
Action Termite and Pest Control β Your Spring Defense Team
May marks the start of peak pest season in New Jersey. Warmer weather means more pests inside and outside your home β and more serious risks to your health, property, and comfort. From termite certifications to carpenter bee damage, May is the time to act.
At Action Termite and Pest Control, weβre ready to tackle every pest on the list this spring.
π Termites β Home Sale Season is Here
May is the busiest time of year for real estate β and termite inspections are required for most transactions.
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NPMA-33 WDI Reports β’ Fast, Certified Service β’ Treatment Available
π¨ Carpenter Bees β High Dollar Product
These wood-damaging bees tunnel into decks, trim, and eaves.
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Wood Treatment β’ Residual Sprays β’ Trap Systems
π² High-Value Preventive Service
π Ants & Carpenter Ants
Regular ants head indoors for food, while carpenter ants tunnel through wood and insulation.
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Baiting β’ Barrier Treatments β’ Colony Elimination
π¦ Ticks & Mosquitoes
Ticks and mosquitoes are thriving in Mayβs warmth and rain.
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Yard Fogging β’ Tick Tubes β’ Larvicide & Breeding Control
ποΈ Bed Bugs
Spring travel and house guests bring bed bug infestations.
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Canine Inspections β’ Heat and Chemical Treatments
πͺ° Flies β Commercial Fly Season Begins
Restaurants, dumpsters, and residential areas all see rising fly activity in May.
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Fly Lights β’ Drain Treatments β’ Sanitation Guidance
π·οΈ Spiders
More bugs mean more spiders. They nest in basements, garages, and window frames.
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Crack & Crevice Treatments β’ Web Removal
πͺ³ Cockroaches (German, Oriental, American)
Cockroaches thrive in warmth and moisture β especially kitchens and utility areas.
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Baits β’ Insect Growth Regulators β’ Residual Sprays
π¦ Wildlife β Raccoons, Squirrels, Groundhogs
Springtime means babies, burrowing, and backyard destruction.
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Humane Trapping β’ Damage Repairs β’ Prevention Exclusion
π’ Clover Mites & Springtail Mites
These tiny invaders cover walls, windows, and basements β and explode in May.
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Foundation Treatments β’ Moisture Management
π Silverfish
Still active in damp bathrooms and basements.
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Dust Applications β’ Moisture Reduction Solutions
π Mice and Rats
Rodents are still a threat indoors and around garages and sheds.
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Trapping β’ Baiting β’ Entry Sealing
π§Ί Pantry Pests
Indian meal moths, grain beetles, and weevils multiply in spring.
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Source Identification β’ Growth Regulators β’ Pheromone Traps
π Digger Bees
Soil-nesting bees cause yard damage and may sting.
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Preventive Treatment Plans β’ Lawn-Friendly Solutions
π§ Mold Treatment
April showers lead to May mold in basements and crawlspaces.
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Mold Remediation β’ Vapor Barriers β’ Dehumidifier Install
Why Action?
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Licensed for Pest, Termite, Wildlife, and Mold
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Trusted across Ocean, Monmouth, Camden, Gloucester & More
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