Protect Your Home & Family From Summer Pests In Danville

How to Protect Your Home & Family from Summer Pests

Summer is all about enjoying the outdoors, backyard barbecues, and soaking up the sun—but it’s also peak season for a wide range of pests. From ants marching through your kitchen to mosquitoes swarming your patio, pests can quickly put a damper on summer fun.

At Four Seasons Pest Control, we’re here to help you keep your home and family protected with practical tips and professional solutions. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy a pest-free summer.

Eliminate Standing Water to Stop Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, humid conditions and only need a small amount of stagnant water to breed. To cut down on their numbers:

Empty out birdbaths, kiddie pools, flowerpot saucers, and clogged gutters weekly.
Keep your lawn trimmed and landscaping tidy to reduce shady resting spots.
Use fans on porches and patios—mosquitoes hate flying against the breeze!

Want longer-lasting protection? Ask about our seasonal mosquito treatments that create a barrier around your home and yard.

Keep Ants Out of the Kitchen

Ants are relentless in their search for food—and once they find a way in, they bring friends. To make your home less attractive:

Wipe up crumbs, spills, and sticky spots right away.
Store food in sealed containers, especially sugary snacks.
Take out the trash regularly and keep bins clean.
Seal cracks around windows, doors, and foundation.

Still seeing ants? Different species require different solutions. Our team can identify the type of ant you’re dealing with and stop the problem at the source.

Watch for Wasps & Yellow Jackets

Wasps and yellow jackets become more aggressive as the summer goes on, especially around food when their natural sources start to deplete. To avoid painful stings:

Keep food and drinks covered during outdoor meals.
Secure trash cans with tight-fitting lids.
Check around eaves, decks, and playsets for nests.
Never swat at wasps—walk away calmly.

If you spot a nest, don’t try to remove it yourself. Contact Four Seasons Pest Control to eliminate the threat.

Don’t Invite Bugs Inside

Pests don’t just stay outside—many are looking for cool shelter inside your home. Prevent unwanted guests by:

Checking and replacing torn window screens.
Using door sweeps and weather stripping to block entry points.
Turning off outdoor lights at night to avoid attracting flying insects.
Keeping your home, including the basement or crawl space, dry.

Know When to Call the Pros

Some summer pests—like carpenter ants, fleas, ticks, or stinging insects—can pose serious risks to your home or health. If you’ve tried DIY fixes and pests keep coming back, it’s time to call in reinforcements.

At Four Seasons Pest Control, we offer seasonal and year-round pest protection plans tailored to your home’s needs. We use safe, effective treatments and give you peace of mind all summer long.

Don’t Let Summer Pests Crash the Party

Protect your home, your family, and your fun this season. Whether you’re dealing with mosquitoes, ants, wasps, or something sneakier, Four Seasons Pest Control has your back.

What Four Seasons Customers Are Saying

Very nice and professional. Always happy with Four Seasons; their staff and technicians are always a pleasure. Thank you Josh and Four Seasons for your excellent service.

Christopher W.

Ringgold, VA

I have been a Four Seasons customer from the beginning. All of the service workers have been great over the years. Josh is friendly and answers my questions. I am pleased with his competence to rid my home of pests. Thank you, Josh!

Faye P.

Greensboro, NC

Four Seasons is an excellent company. They respond quickly to whatever your needs are and are willing to do anything necessary to handle your service requests. They have top notch people in the office and the field. I recommend Four Seasons highly.

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Danville, VA