The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has predicted that this spring will see earlier and more severe pest activity due to unusual weather patterns across the U.S. This is due to a milder winter and a drier spring in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions, causing termites, brown marmorated stink bugs, and Asian lady beetles to appear earlier than normal. In the Southeast, termite, mosquitoes, and ants are expected to surge earlier than usual due to warmer weather conditions, and ticks and stinging insects, including bees, wasps, and hornets, will increase as temperatures rise. The NPMA suggests proactive measures to protect your health and home from these critters, such as sealing entry points, eliminating standing water, maintaining your yard, properly storing food, and working with pest control professionals.