Pest Control in Reading, PA
Natural Pest Solutions is your local exterminators for Reading, Pennsylvania. We offer natural pest control options, no long-term contract, and a free quote.
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About our service
Pest control for Reading, PA
Reading is a city of about 96,000 people, and the list of places people know it by is long: the Santander Arena, FirstEnergy Stadium, the Reading Public Museum, the Pagoda, Albright College and the Berks County Courthouse. The buildings around them include everything from homes to offices to schools, and every one of them is a possible shelter for pests looking for food, water and warmth.
Natural Pest Solutions handles ant treatment, rodent control, cockroach control, spider control and more for Reading properties. We offer natural pest control options and use non-toxic, low-impact products that are safe around kids and pets. We also never lock anyone into a long-term contract. A free quote is the easiest way to begin.
Know your pests
Pests we treat around Reading
Pests in Reading
What we deal with most around Reading, PA
Hot, humid summers and frozen winters give Reading a busy pest calendar. Ants tend to be the first complaint as the weather warms, followed by spiders, wasps and mosquitoes. Carpenter ants prefer wood that has been wet for a while, so leaky roofs, clogged gutters and soft trim are the places to check first.
When cold weather settles in, mice and rats look for gaps around pipes, garage doors and foundations, and stink bugs and boxelder bugs crowd onto sunny outside walls before slipping indoors. Termites are active below the surface and can go unnoticed, so a pest inspection is a smart step for anyone buying or selling a home or noticing mud tubes near the foundation. Fleas can also follow pets and wildlife into yards during warm stretches.
Weather and pests
How Reading's weather affects pest activity
Reading has a humid, four-season climate. July highs average about 86 degrees, with roughly 24 days a year reaching 90 degrees or higher, while January lows sit near 23 degrees. About 107 nights a year fall to freezing or below, so the cold season is long enough to push animals and insects into buildings each year.
A typical year brings around 45 inches of precipitation, and September is the wettest month at about 4.9 inches. Keep in mind that these are 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals from a nearby weather station. They describe the long-term pattern and are a guide, not a forecast, so a particular year may look quite different.
Late summer rain is worth noticing, because it can leave soil wet around foundations and fill gutters, planters and tarps with standing water that mosquitoes love. Fall is when rodents start moving, so seal gaps larger than a pencil width, store food in tight containers and keep firewood off the ground and away from the house. In winter, listen for scratching in walls or ceilings, and in early spring, watch for ant trails along baseboards and window sills.
How we fix it
Pest control services in Reading
Ant treatment in Reading
Ants are among the most common calls we get in Reading, from sugar ants in kitchens to carpenter ants in damp or damaged wood. Activity climbs quickly once spring temperatures arrive. We find the trails and the nest, treat where the colony lives and follow up so they do not simply return.
Rodent control in Reading
Mice and rats look for food, warmth and shelter, and Reading buildings offer plenty of all three. With a long cold season, the pressure builds every fall. Our exclusion-based approach combines inspection, sealing entry points, trapping and monitoring, so you fix the reason rodents got in, not only the rodents you can see.
Termite control in Reading
Termites are a quiet threat because damage often goes unnoticed for years. Regular moisture around foundations makes regular checks especially worthwhile. We inspect for mud tubes, damaged wood and moisture problems, then treat with a plan matched to how your Reading home is built.
Cockroach control in Reading
Cockroaches are hard to get rid of with store-bought sprays. We locate the hiding places, treat cracks, crevices and voids, and use monitoring so we know the treatment worked. It is a common request in Reading apartments, restaurants and older homes alike.
Spider control in Reading
Most spiders are harmless, but nobody wants webs around the door or a spider in the basement. We remove webs and egg sacs, treat the perimeter and reduce the insects that spiders feed on, which keeps them from coming back.
Mosquito control in Reading
Reading's wet weather makes mosquitoes a real nuisance. We treat resting areas in your yard, help you find and remove breeding sites and schedule visits through the warm season so you can use your yard again.
Need something else? See all of our pest control services, including bed bugs, fleas, wasps and hornets, wildlife and commercial properties.
Serving Reading
Serving Reading and the towns beside it
We serve properties across Reading, whether you are near the Reading Public Library, the Reading Area Community College, the Reading Area Firefighters Museum or a quiet residential street farther out. Because the card for this area lists no neighborhoods by name, the simplest way to tell us where you are is to share your address, and we will handle the rest.
Our coverage extends to West Reading, Mount Penn, Wyomissing, Greenfields, Kenhorst, Hyde Park, Pennside and Grill. If your home or business is in one of those places, reach out and we can set up service that fits your situation.
Local landmarks
Around Reading: places our neighbors know
We work in homes and businesses across town, including the areas around these Reading landmarks.
Getting around
Driving routes to downtown Reading
Our technicians cover the whole town. These maps show the drive from different parts of Reading to the city center.
Nearby
Also serving towns near Reading
Our service area extends beyond Reading to nearby communities including West Reading, Wyomissing, Lower Alsace Township, Shillington, Laureldale and Muhlenberg Township. If you live just outside town, call or send the form above and we will confirm coverage for your address. You can also browse every city we serve on our locations page.
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- Mount Penn
- Greenfields
- Kenhorst
- Hyde Park
- Pennside
- Grill
- Colony Park
- Penn State Berks
Questions
Pest control in Reading: common questions
How much does pest control cost in Reading?
It depends on the pest, the size of the property and whether you need a one-time treatment or ongoing protection. We give a free quote after learning about your situation. Call 1-844-783-4821 or send the form above.
What pests are most common around Reading?
In Reading, Pennsylvania, homeowners most often ask us about carpenter ants, mice and rats, stink bugs, ticks. Cold winters push mice, rats and overwintering insects indoors, while damp springs bring carpenter ants and termite swarms.
Is your treatment safe around kids and pets?
We use non-toxic, low-impact products, and we offer natural pest control options. Ask your technician about the approach for your home, and we will explain how to prepare and how long to keep pets clear of treated areas.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. We do not require a long-term contract. You can choose a one-time service or an ongoing plan for your Reading home or business, and we stand behind the work with a satisfaction guarantee.
Learn More
Trusted resources for Reading homeowners
Public-health, regulator and university guidance on safe pest control.
- Pennsylvania university extension ↗Research-based pest and garden guidance from the state land-grant university.
- EPA: Controlling Pests ↗U.S. guidance on choosing and using pest control safely.
- National Pesticide Information Center ↗Pest-by-pest fact sheets from Oregon State University and the EPA.
- EPA: Integrated Pest Management ↗How IPM prevents pests with the least risk to people.
About the area: Reading Wikipedia Wikidata Pennsylvania Wikipedia Wikidata
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