{"id":15004,"date":"2026-03-23T05:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T05:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15004"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:20:25","slug":"pests-that-come-back-in-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/pests-that-come-back-in-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Pests that come back in spring"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s getting warmer, the days are longer and brighter and flowers are starting to bloom once again. It\u2019s official, spring is here!<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, we\u2019re not the only ones looking forward to the seasons changing however. Spring is the time of year we start to see an increase in the different types and numbers of pests. Some are simply venturing out more because it\u2019s getting warmer while others are coming out of hibernation.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great idea to know which pests come back at this time of year so you know how to protect your home or business premises from them.<\/p>\n

Common spring pests<\/strong><\/p>\n

Birds<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can expect to see nesting birds<\/a> from now until around September. A couple of birds flying around the garden is nothing to worry about but if they decide to set up camp around your property, it can become an issue.<\/p>\n

Their droppings look unsightly and can be a trip hazard, nesting materials can cause drain blockages and even cause a potential fire risk, they attract other pests such as insects and although it\u2019s very rare, birds have been known to attack if they think their hatchlings are in danger.<\/p>\n

Insects<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the end of March, insects<\/a> start to re-emerge from their winter slumber. As the temperature gets increasingly warm throughout April and May, you\u2019ll start to notice ants, house flies, wasps and bees.<\/p>\n

Clothes moths<\/a> tend to be the biggest problem in March so keep an eye out for the tell-tale signs of them. They can be hard to detect because they keep well hidden in dark, undisturbed areas such as cupboards which aren\u2019t opened very often. You may also notice unexplained damage to fabrics or see webbing or cocoons.<\/p>\n

Cockroaches<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although cockroaches don\u2019t hibernate, they\u2019re not fans of the cold weather. So although you can see them at anytime of the year, they\u2019re more likely to be moving around as the temperature starts to warm up.<\/p>\n

Cockroaches<\/a> are very unpleasant pests so look out for the signs of infestation which can include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tAn unusual or unpleasant smell
\n\u2022\tDroppings which are usually about 2mm long and cylindrical shaped. They may also be brown\/black in colour if the cockroaches haven\u2019t had access to much water
\n\u2022\tIf water is abundant, cockroaches will produce brown and irregular shaped smear marks. These will often occur on horizontal surfaces and at wall-floor junctions where they pass
\n\u2022\tShed skins \u2013 these are often found close to where the cockroaches are sheltering
\n\u2022\tCockroaches will eat almost anything so you may notice damage to leather items, books, paper, clothing, packaging materials and they can even eat pet food and droppings<\/p>\n

Rodents<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rodents are similar to cockroaches in the sense that they\u2019re present all-year round and they don\u2019t like the cold either. This means that again, we\u2019re more likely to see them from spring onwards.<\/p>\n

Rodent infestations<\/a> can spread very quickly so it\u2019s important to keep an eye out for the signs which often include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tGreasy track marks along the floor or skirting boards
\n\u2022\tScratching noises coming from underneath floorboards or behind walls
\n\u2022\tRodents tend to be more active at night so you may hear strange noises late in the day
\n\u2022\tThere\u2019s a stale or ammonia smell and you can\u2019t identify the source<\/p>\n

If you think that you may have a pest infestation<\/a> of any kind, please get in touch<\/a> with Prokill and we can arrange a free, no obligation pest control audit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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