Termites
Swarms: Feb – MaySubterranean termites work underground all year. What most people see is the spring swarm: winged insects near windows, or piles of shed wings on a sill.
When pests show up in Georgia
A month-by-month look at the common ones around Lawrenceville. The outlined column is the current month.
This is a general pattern for the Atlanta area, not a forecast. A warm winter or a wet spring can move any of these by a few weeks either way.
What each row means
Short notes on what you're likely to notice, and when.
Ants
Mar – Oct, peak Apr – JulTrails along counters and baseboards in warm months, and fire ant mounds in lawns after rain.
Ticks
Mar – Oct, peak Apr – JunTall grass, wooded edges and leaf litter. Check pets and kids after time outside.
Mosquitoes
Apr – Oct, peak Jun – SepAnything that holds standing water for a week can breed them: gutters, plant saucers, toys left in the yard.
Fleas
Apr – Oct, peak Jun – SepUsually arrive on pets or wildlife and settle into carpet and bedding once inside.
Wasps & yellowjackets
Apr – Oct, peak Aug – SepColonies start small in spring and are at their largest and most defensive in late summer.
Spiders
Most visible Aug – OctWebs on porches and in corners are most noticeable in late summer and fall.
Cockroaches
Year-round, peak May – AugIndoor species stay active all year. Larger outdoor roaches wander inside more during hot, wet stretches.
Mice & rats
Moving indoors Sep – MarAs nights cool, rodents look for warm shelter. Scratching in walls or the attic is often the first sign.