GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN DOVER?

Exclusion (sealing entry points) is more effective long-term than trapping alone for Dover rodent problems. Signs: gaps around plumbing penetrations, gnaw marks on wood trim, droppings near appliances.

Carpenter ant colonies can reach 10,000–20,000 workers and damage Dover structures over 2–5 years. Signs: hollow-sounding wood around plumbing leaks, frass piles in crawlspaces, large black or red ants foraging in kitchens.

Most active April–October in Dover. Transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses. Signs: found in wooded areas and tall grass, bites on skin after outdoor activity.

Paper wasps build small open-comb nests under Dover eaves, deck railings, and outdoor furniture. Signs: 1–3 inch papery combs visible from below, wasps hovering near entry holes, evening returns to the nest.

Sealing gaps in siding, windows, and attic vents in late summer is the best defense for Dover homes. Signs: bugs squeezing through gaps in cedar shingles, evening fly-ins to porch lights, foul odor from vacuum bags.

Bed bugs in Dover 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.