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Aphids gather on porch plants and around windows

Spring growth attracts aphids to ornamentals, porch plants, and sometimes indoor plants placed near sunny windows. While they are mainly plant pests, they also attract ants and create sticky residue that becomes a household annoyance.

For light infestations, rinse plants gently with water, prune heavily affected tips, and use mild soapy water on outdoor plant leaves where appropriate. Do not overfertilize, because lush new growth is basically an aphid welcome sign. If aphid activity around entry points begins drawing ants indoors, Richard's Pest Control can help you address the broader spring pest pressure around your home.

Earwigs start showing up in bathrooms and laundry rooms

Earwigs often move indoors during damp spring weather, especially into bathrooms, laundry rooms, and lower-level spaces. They look dramatic, but in light numbers they are usually responding to moisture and hiding spots.

For mild activity, reduce dampness, ventilate bathrooms, wipe up water around tubs and sinks, and remove clutter near floors. Outdoors, avoid mulch piled directly against the house and reduce leaf litter near entry points. Rolled-up damp newspaper traps can sometimes help collect a few overnight. If earwigs keep turning up despite moisture control, Richard's Pest Control can help find where they are sheltering around your home.

Mice become noticeable during seasonal cleanup

Although many people associate mice with winter, spring cleanup often reveals droppings, gnaw marks, or pantry activity that was hidden during colder months. Light activity may mean a small indoor foothold rather than a full infestation.

For a mild issue, remove food access, seal obvious gaps under sinks or around utility lines where practical, store dry goods securely, and reduce clutter in garages and storage areas. Snap traps placed correctly along walls are more effective than random middle-of-room guesses. Peppermint alone is not a serious strategy; at best it is decoration with ambition. If droppings keep appearing or scratching is heard in walls, Richard's Pest Control can help assess the entry points in .