Carpenter Ants
SPRING – SUMMER
Tunnel through wood framing, especially in older Ohio homes with moisture damage.
OHIO PEST GUIDE
Know What's Bugging Your Home
Ohio's mix of humid summers, hard winters, and old housing stock creates a busy year of pest pressure. Here's what our team sees the most across New Carlisle and the Miami Valley.
Subterranean Termites
YEAR ROUND
The destructive soil dwelling termite found in Ohio. Feeds on wood from the ground up and causes costly structural damage.
Brown Recluse & Wolf Spiders
LATE SUMMER – FALL
Common in basements, garages, and woodpiles across the Miami Valley.
Mice & Rats
FALL – WINTER
Push indoors as Ohio temperatures drop. Chew wiring and contaminate food.
Yellow Jackets & Paper Wasps
SUMMER – FALL
Build aggressive colonies in eaves, sheds, and ground burrows through late summer.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs
FALL
Invasive pest that swarms Ohio homes every autumn seeking overwintering sites.
Bed Bugs
YEAR ROUND
Ohio consistently ranks in the top 10 U.S. states for bed bug reports. We eliminate them with proven chemical treatment protocols.
American & German Cockroaches
YEAR ROUND
Thrive in warm, humid basements and kitchens. A serious health and allergen risk.
Boxelder Bugs
FALL
Cluster on sunny walls in fall and sneak into siding and window frames.
Fleas
SUMMER – FALL
Hitch a ride on pets and wildlife and settle into carpets and bedding fast.
Voles
SPRING – FALL
Tunnel through lawns and chew bark on trees and shrubs, leaving trails and damage across the yard.
Squirrels
YEAR ROUND
Chew into attics and soffits, causing damage, noise, and potential fire hazards from gnawed wiring.
Raccoons
SPRING – FALL
Raid trash, nest in attics and chimneys, and can carry disease and parasites.
Skunks
SPRING – FALL
Dig under decks and porches and leave a strong defensive spray when threatened.
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