Metro Atlanta Pest Control Guide for Homeowners

From Buckhead, Midtown, and Virginia Highland to Sandy Springs, Decatur, Johns Creek, Roswell, Dunwoody, Brookhaven, and Marietta (East Cobb), Metro Atlanta’s warm seasons, dense tree canopy, and late-day storms create ideal conditions for ants, roaches, mosquitoes, rodents, and termites. This guide outlines what typically appears by season, practical steps that help limit activity at home, and how a professional program supports ongoing control. For a closer look at seasonal pest activity and treatment options across Metro Atlanta, explore our pest control in Atlanta resources.

Atlanta’s most common pests (and where they come from)

Ants (Argentine/odorous house ants).

Trail in from shaded, moisture rich perimeters into kitchens and baths — especially after rain.

Roaches (American/Smokybrown, plus German indoors).

American/Smokybrown move from mulched beds, drains, and leaf litter; German persist where food, moisture, and clutter remain.

Mosquitoes.

Pop after storms and irrigation overspray; thrive around planters, lids, clogged gutters, and low spots that hold water.

Rodents.

Test garage seals, utility penetrations, vent screens, and roofline transitions when nights cool.

Termites.

Forage along the home’s perimeter/foundation; swarmer wings show up on sills after warm rain.

Season - by - season: what to expect

• 1
  Spring (Mar – May): Ant trails and termite swarmers after warm showers. Re caulk, replace door sweeps, pull mulch back 6 inches from the foundation, extend downspouts, and document any wings/tubes.
• 2
  Summer (Jun – Aug): Mosquito bursts and American/Smokybrown roaches. Empty standing water every 2–3 days, tune irrigation to avoid overspray, thin dense hedges, and consider a seasonal mosquito program.
• 3
  Fall (Sep – Nov): Spiders/overwintering insects and rising rodent pressure. Screen vents with ¼" hardware cloth, repair fascia/soffit gaps, replace worn garage seals, and seal utility penetrations.
• 4
  Winter (Dec – Feb): Rodents shift indoors; German roaches persist where food and moisture remain. Elevate/storage bin everything, containerize pantry goods, wipe counters nightly, and keep vegetation trimmed off walls for airflow and drying.

What a responsible professional program looks like

1) Inspection & moisture review.

We note entry points, food/moisture sources, and harborage around the home’s perimeter/foundation and lower areas of the home.

2) Plain - English plan.

We outline targeted applications (baits, crack and crevice work, exterior barriers), clear timelines, and household steps that help prevent rebounds.

3) Termite protection choices.

• Sentricon® with Always Active™: colony - level control + continuous monitoring.
• Non-repellent liquids (e.g., Termidor®): treated zones for rapid structural protection.
• Hybrid: quick relief + long term, monitored defense.

Trademarks: Sentricon®, Always Active™, Recruit® HD, Termidor® belong to their respective owners.

4) Wildlife control & exclusion.

Inspection, addressing intrusions, and sealing entry points to help prevent re entry. Attic services can include removal of soiled insulation, air sealing, and the installation of new cellulose insulation.

Legal note: Some wildlife/vectors cannot be relocated by law; our work follows Georgia regulations.

5) Follow-ups & documentation.

You’ll receive service notes, photo evidence, and station/zone maps (when applicable). We revisit to verify results — for your peace of mind.

When to call us right away

• Termite signs: swarmer wings, earthen tubes, soft/bubbling paint near moisture.
• Rodents: night noises, droppings along garage edges, gnawing at door sweeps or fascia.
• German roaches: recurring night sightings in kitchens/utility rooms despite routine clean ups.
• Mosquitoes: persistent bites around seating areas after a week of water management.

What long - term results look like

• General pests: noticeable reduction within 3–7 days for light pressure; structured multi visit plans for tougher issues (German roaches/rodents).
• Termites: liquids often stop new tubes at treated points quickly; baiting reduces colony pressure over weeks to months with ongoing monitoring.
• Wildlife: after addressing intrusions and sealing entries, follow - ups confirm no new rub trails or droppings.

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