GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN WATERTOWN?

House mice and Norway rats both invade Watertown 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.

Watertown's mild spring weather triggers massive ant nuptial flights from established colonies. Signs: winged ants on windows and porches in April–May, fresh mounds in lawn, sudden new trails indoors.

Wolf spiders in Watertown don't build webs — they hunt at night and can be alarming to find indoors. Signs: large hairy spiders running across floors at night, found in basements and garages, eight eyes visible in flashlight beam.

Reducing prey insects (springtails, silverfish, small flies) is the long-term solution for Watertown centipede issues. Signs: multiple species of small insects in damp areas, centipedes hunting on basement walls at night.

Yellowjackets account for the majority of stinging emergencies in Watertown. They nest in soil, walls, and attics. Signs: ground-level entry holes with constant traffic, wasps inside homes through wall cracks.

Bed bug infestations in Watertown multi-unit buildings often require coordinated treatment across multiple apartments. Signs: bites only at night, bugs in headboard cracks, sweet musty odor in heavily infested rooms.