May Pests

Backyard season is finally here in Alberta, and that means BBQs, kids outside, and garage doors staying open longer. It also means spiders, flies, and early wasps are waking up and looking for food and shelter. A bit of prep in May can help you enjoy the nice weather without sharing your space with unwanted pests.

Why May Pests Love Your Backyard

Spiders love quiet corners around decks, steps, and exterior lights where other insects gather. Flies rush in through open doors and hang around garbage, pet waste, and recycling. As days warm up, you may also start to see wasps checking eaves, soffits, and play structures for a good spot to build a nest. Catching these early visitors now makes them much easier to manage than mid‑summer swarms.

Simple Yard Clean‑Up To Cut Pests

Start with a simple yard clean‑up. Pick up fallen leaves, grass clippings, and clutter that give pests hiding spots. Keep garbage and recycling bins closed tight and move them a bit away from doors if you can. Scoop pet waste regularly and rinse sticky drink spills off decks and patio furniture so flies and wasps are less attracted to your hangout spots.

Keep Spiders, Flies, And Wasps Out

Next, focus on keeping pests out of the house. Check window and door screens for tears, and repair or replace any that are damaged. Install or adjust door sweeps so you do not see daylight under exterior doors. Knock down small spider webs around frames and light fixtures, and keep an eye out for any early paper wasp nests under soffits, railings, or play structures. Small, fresh nests are much easier – and safer – to deal with than large ones.

Enjoy A Pest‑Reduced Alberta Summer

If you are seeing lots of spiders, flies, or wasp activity already, a local professional pest control service can put a plan in place now so your Alberta backyard stays comfortable all summer long.