Spring in Western Australia is a time of renewal — blooming gardens, warmer days, longer evenings. But it’s also when many pests become more active. At Pestpro, we know that taking proactive pest control steps in spring isn’t just smart, it protects your property, your health, and your peace of mind.
Why Spring Brings Pest Risks
- Temperature & moisture: Warmer weather and more humidity create ideal conditions for insects, rodents and critters to breed and thrive.
- Food & shelter: Spring growth means more vegetation close to buildings; watering and stored materials can attract pests.
- Reproduction cycles: Many pests wake from dormancy or increase reproductive activity in spring, so populations can explode quickly.
Common Spring Pests to Watch Out For in WA
- Termites: Swarms often happen in warmer months, and early detection is key.
- Ants & cockroaches: Kitchens, bathrooms, and pantry areas are prime real estate for these.
- Spiders: Redbacks, white-tails and others often move indoors seeking shelter.
- Rodents: Mice & rats look for food and nesting spots; often enter buildings when outside food supplies are uncovered.
- Flies & mosquitoes: Standing water from spring rains is inviting — ideal for breeding.
Risks of Delaying Control
- Structural damage (especially from termites) which can become expensive to repair.
- Health risks: allergens, contamination, disease vectors.
- Reputation & compliance issues for businesses (especially in hospitality, food service, accommodation).
- Stress, property value loss, and more difficult control measures if infestation becomes large.
What You Can Do Now: Spring Preventative Steps
- Schedule a professional inspection – early detection of termite activity, rodent entry points, etc.
- Seal gaps & entry points – check doors, windows, screens, pipes, rooflines.
- Manage moisture – fix leaks, ensure good drainage, avoid water pooling.
- Clean up yard / landscape – trim plants away from the house, remove leaf litter, tidy up wood piles.
- Proper food storage & garbage management – lids on bins, store food properly, clean up pet food.
- Keep on top of sanitation indoors – regular cleaning of kitchens, bathrooms, laundries; dispose of organic waste promptly.
Why Pestpro?
At Pestpro, we offer fully insured, customised spring pest control services. We combine deep local knowledge of WA pests with proven methods for inspection, treatment, and prevention.
Don’t wait for pests to become a problem. Spring is your chance to get ahead — protect your home or business now and enjoy the season without unwanted guests.
Contact us today for a consultation or inspection.
