For those living in Hawaii, keeping insects and other pests out of your home becomes a difficult chore during the rainy season. Cockroaches and many other bugs are attracted to damp locations, which can make your house that also contains food a haven. Use the tips from residential pest control experts below to make your property as uninviting as possible to these annoyances. 

How to Deter Pests During the Rainy Season?

1. Clear Debris From the Foundation

Not all insects are attracted to water, but when it’s raining, they will seek out places to hide from it. Leaves, wood piles, and other materials piled near the foundation of your home make an ideal retreat. Once they move in here, it’s only a matter of time before they realize your home is a much dryer spot.  

2. Clean Gutters

If leaves and other debris are left to rot and clog up your gutters, pools of water will sit in the devices instead of flowing away from your home. This makes the area an inviting spot for insects and even some rodents. According to residential pest control professionals, the moisture can also impact nearby roofing and wall materials and make these areas inviting for pests as well. 

3. Remove Standing Water

Heavy rainfall inevitably leads to puddles of water around your home. Unfortunately, numerous pests—including mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, and termites—like to call these stagnant spots home and reproduce near or in them. Prevent this by regularly emptying any outdoor features like pet bowls, still fountains, and garbage cans. Also, keep bushes and trees, which could collect moisture, trimmed away from your home. If water is collecting in the middle of your lawn, it might be necessary to discuss grading options with a landscaper. 

If the rain has already lured termites or cockroaches to your home, contact the exterminators at Hilo Termite & Pest Control immediately. For over 55 years, they have provided commercial and residential pest control services to Hilo, HI, and the entire Big Island. They offer a comprehensive range of termite and roach control and eradication services to safely remove these pests from your property without using harsh chemicals. Call them today at (808) 935-8301 to schedule an evaluation, and visit their website to learn more about their services.