Summer brings warm weather, barbecues, and of course, pests. Most insects and other pests are more active during the warmer months, but a residential pest control expert can help bring relief when needed. Below are five common summer pests to keep an eye out for this summer.

5 Summer Pests to Tackle With Residential Pest Control

Bedbugs

Even though bedbugs are found indoors, summer brings the height of infestations, since these warmer temperatures make for better breeding conditions. Another reason for their increase is that summer is peak travel season, increasing exposure to bedbugs and the chances of carrying them home from hotels in your luggage.

Bees/Wasps/Hornets

These pests create annual colonies. When the weather is colder, they tend to die off with only the queen seeking shelter for her hibernation. Once the warm weather kicks in, the queen begins a new nest as her workers hatch. The nest survives all summer, with breeding occurring in fall so the cycle can begin again.

Mosquitoes

Mosquitos like wet areas for breeding, which is why drier, cold air isn’t their choice in environment. The warm rain of spring wakes up hibernating adult mosquitoes and gets the eggs ready for hatching. As temperatures and humidity rise, mosquitoes become more active.

Ants

Ants begin their quest for food during the hotter temperatures. They can contaminate supplies, damage property, and even bite if they feel threatened. Ants also generally prefer sweets and proteins. Eliminating their access to these should help manage infestations and make ant control services successful.

Spiders

With more insects, come more spiders, since spiders feed on other pests. Just like insects searching for their warm weather meal, spiders are searching for their food as well, increasing the amount of spiders in and outside your home. A residential pest control provider can help ward off both spiders and their food sources all year round.

Pest-Ex in Dothan, AL, is a family-owned pest control company offering residential and commercial customers assistance with their pest problems. Since 1956, the team has provided quality service and top products to keep pests under control. Their pest control treatments have proven successful against ants, roaches, fleas, and other pests. To learn more about their residential pest control services, visit them online or call (334) 794-5903.