Spring Cleaning Reimagined

By the end of this article, you may come to realize that this is one of those moments that is obvious but gets put in the category “Out of Sight, Out of Mind.”

Spring cleaning is more than dusting off windows and purging the garage. For homeowners who want long-term peace of mind, spring is also the perfect season to fortify the home against pests, energy loss, and hidden contamination before Texas’s summer heat and storms hit!

What if I told you that true spring cleaning starts in the attic? It’s true, your insulation could be harboring pests, mold, allergens, and losing energy as we speak. This is the year to do a deep clean by combining pest control, insulation upgrades, and sanitation services to renew your home from the inside out.

 

1. Why Standard Spring Cleaning Isn’t Enough

Traditional spring cleaning focuses on visible clutter: Wiping down surfaces, deep cleaning carpets, cleaning the grout of the tile floors, decluttering the garage, vacuuming, and reorganizing the linen closet. All of these tasks are important, but don’t leave out what’s lurking above your head! Ignoring these areas means you’re only treating the symptoms, not the cause.

Hidden Dangers in Attics and Crawl Spaces

1. Contaminated insulation can contain rodent droppings, insect casings, and mold spores.
2. Unsealed attic penetrations offer warm refuge for pests like mice, bats, ants, and roaches.
3. Gaps around HVAC ducts or recessed lights lead to energy loss and pest entry.

 

2. The Power of Pest-Resistant Insulation

One of the most overlooked tools in spring cleaning is pest-resistant insulation. Unlike traditional insulation that pests chew or nest in, specially treated insulation makes your attic less inviting to unwanted visitors.

What Makes Insulation Pest-Resistant?
BUGS-GO uses a proprietary cellulose insulation treated with a natural pest-deterring compound. That makes it lethal to insects and very unpleasant to rodents and wildlife, yet safe for humans and pets! As an added bonus, it offers mold resistance and fire retardant properties, enhancing safety. By upgrading to pest-resistant insulation, sealing off common entry points, and reducing pests’ breeding grounds, you will have the ultimate spring cleaning and protection for years to come with the BUGS-GO Insulation team on your side!

Common Pests That Invade Attics or Nest in Untreated Insulation:

• Roof rats
• Norway Rats
• Squirrels
• Cockroaches
• Termites
• Silverfish
• Earwigs
• Carpenter ants

 

3. Fiberglass Insulation: Energy Efficiency with Staying Power

While pest-resistant cellulose insulation is ideal, adding fibergalss insulation creates the winning combination. Fiberglass insulation remains a top performer when it comes to thermal efficiency and long-term savings. We use blown-in fiberglass insulation in combination with treated cellulose insulation for the best of both worlds—pest control and energy efficiency.

Benefits of Fiberglass Insulation:

• Excellent thermal barrier to reduce energy bills.
• Non-combustible, which enhances fire safety.
• Doesn’t settle over time like some blown-in alternatives.
• Often manufactured with recycled materials, making it environmentally friendly.

 

4. Sanitizing Your Attic Space

If pests have ever entered your attic or crawl space, or if you’ve had water intrusion, there’s a very high chance that harmful contaminants like allergens, bacteria, mold, or viruses are hiding in plain sight. We know that any time is a good time to have a sanitation service, but what is even better is that we offer recurring sanitation services. This not only eliminates foul smells but reduces airborne allergens, improves air quality, and protects your HVAC system from recirculating harmful particulates. An application of a hospital-grade disinfectant for sanitation purposes will help you rest assured that your home is protected, not only that, but it acts as an odor neutralizer!

 

5. Pest Control: Prevention Is Key

Once you’ve upgraded your insulation and sanitized the attic, don’t stop there. BUGS-GO® Insulation is a Division of BUGCO® Pest Control, and by bundling your services, you can extend your Perimeter of Protection!

Spring-Specific Pest Threats:

• Termite swarmers become active in early spring but can remain active into late summer depending on factors like location, weather, and more.
• Mosquitoes emerge aggressively in spring, and different species are active during different times of the day.
• Ants, roaches, silverfish, earwigs, spiders, and many more pests are looking for food, water, and shelter all year long, but become more aggressive during the hotter summer months. That is why getting ahead of it in the spring is so crucial!
• Rodents may still be nesting indoors before the summer heat hits.

What Spring Pest Control Looks Like:

• Perimeter spray to deter outdoor invaders
• Interior treatment in high-risk zones
• Entry point sealing around vents, pipes, attic hatches
• Bait stations or traps for rodents, if necessary
• Attic Inspections and Sanitation
• BUGCO® Pest Control’s Termite Pledge

When combined with pest-resistant insulation, this creates a powerful barrier system.

 

6. What is the Goal? Pest Control! 

Yes, your average monthly energy bill during the peaks of winter and summer will spike as the old insulation struggles to insulate, but what about the pests and bacteria it harbors? Your attic may be an old fiberglass bed for rodents, termites, roaches, and other pests. So what can you expect?

Process:

• Remove the old insulation (not always necessary)
• Seal energy loss “hot spots” and pest entry points
• Sanitize the attic to neutralize pathogens
• Install pest-resistant blown-in cellulose insulation
• Install energy-efficient fiberglass insulation 
• Begin or continue your pest control program

 

7. Combining Services for a Healthier Home

Each of these steps, sanitation, insulation, and pest control, are effective on their own, but when done together, they dramatically transform your home.

Benefits of Combining Services:

• Better sealing against pests and weather extremes
• Long-term reduction in allergens and pollutants
• Comprehensive protection for both comfort and safety

 

8. Signs You Should Upgrade This Spring

Here are the top warning signs it’s time to take spring cleaning seriously with professional help:

• Musty attic odors
• Rustling or squeaking sounds overhead
• Frequent pest sightings
• Uneven temperatures between rooms
• Visible damage to insulation
• Dark, oily, or “greasy” stains in the insulation
• Staining on the drywall ceiling

 

9. Why Now Is the Best Time to Act

Spring weather provides the perfect window—before summer heat makes attics dangerous to access and before pests hit full stride. This is true for winter weather too! BUGS-GO Insulation and BUGCO Pest Control want to help you avoid future pest intrusion during Texas extremes, and it has never been more convenient than it is now. Get ahead of pests now!

 

10. Make Spring Count This Year

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to stop at tidying up. This year, elevate your approach with insulation upgrades, attic sanitation, and integrated pest control.

These home improvements do more than make you feel good, they actively protect your investment, reduce your bills, and keep your family healthier. It’s a one-time effort with year-round benefits.

If you have additional questions or want to schedule your quote, contact us at (281) 301-1743 or learn more HERE!

Energy Rebates, Tax Incentives, and Cost Savings

The specialists at BUGSGO® Insulation, A Division of BUGCO® Pest Control, focus on reducing and controlling pests utilizing industry-proven tactics, innovative techniques, specialized equipment, and advanced training. And that is the way we like it, we want to be your pest specialists. That being said, if you are interested in things like Rebates, Tax Incentives, or Insurance Claims, we will leave that to the specialists in those respective fields. 

Many homeowners delay insulation upgrades because of cost, but they don’t realize how much they’re losing in monthly energy bills. There may be rebates and tax incentives available. Please speak to your local utility or power company for additional information. 

Important Disclaimer: BUGS-GO® Insulation and BUGCO® Pest Control make no claims, guarantees, or representations about Rebates, Tax Incentives, exact energy savings, how insurance policies work or what will or will not be covered. For all related questions, you must speak directly with your agent or provider. This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or insurance advice.