GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN PROVO?

House mice and Norway rats both invade Provo homes seeking warmth and food. Mice need only 1/4 inch gap to enter. Signs: droppings in cabinets, oily rub marks along walls, chewed corners of food packages.

Some Provo ant species form supercolonies with hundreds of queens — DIY methods rarely eliminate them. Signs: persistent ants despite repeated spraying, multiple satellite nests in walls and yard, foraging at all hours.

Spider populations indicate other pest issues in Provo homes — spiders go where flies, moths, and gnats are abundant. Signs: webs near light fixtures, spider activity in basements and garages, egg sacs hidden behind furniture.

Yellowjackets cause the most stinging incidents in Provo during late summer when colonies peak at 5,000+. Signs: ground nests with active entry holes, aggressive behavior near garbage, papery nests in wall voids.

Provo's warm climate lets cockroaches breed year-round, especially in plumbing voids and kitchen cabinets. Signs: pepper-like droppings in drawers, oily streaks on surfaces, scurrying when lights flip on.

Bed bugs in Provo travel on luggage, used furniture, and clothing. They can survive months between meals. Signs: small red-brown stains on mattress seams, bites in lines of 3, exoskeletons in bed frame crevices.