When temperatures rise, so does pest activity. Summer brings heat, humidity, and unfortunately, a surge in unwanted guests around your home and yard. From itchy bites to structural damage, warm weather pests can pose a real threat to your comfort and your property. Here’s a breakdown of the most common pests to expect in the summer season – and what you can do to keep them away.
- Ants
Ants are one of the most active and persistent pests during the summer months. Warm weather encourages colonies to expand, and when ants are looking for food or water, your kitchen, bathroom, or outdoor dining area can become a target. Some common types you may see include sugar ants, ghost ants, and fire ants.
Why They’re a Problem in Summer:
- Ants are more active in heat and often invade homes during dry spells or after heavy rain.
- Fire ants become especially aggressive in summer, building large mounds in lawns and delivering painful stings.
- Roaches
Roaches thrive in heat and humidity, making summer their favorite season to reproduce and invade homes. American cockroaches, also known as palmetto bugs, often appear in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages this time of year.
Why They’re a Problem in Summer:
- Warm weather accelerates their breeding cycle.
- Roaches can carry bacteria and allergens that affect your health.
- Ticks
Ticks aren’t just a problem in wooded areas – they love residential lawns and shaded landscapes too. As families and pets spend more time outside during summer, tick bites become more common.
Why They’re a Problem in Summer:
- Ticks thrive in warm, humid environments that are highly active from late spring through early fall.
- They can transmit serious diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
- Termites
While termites are active year-round in Florida, summer brings peak swarming season. This is when reproductive termites leave their colonies to form new ones – and homes can be easy targets.
Why They’re a Problem in Summer:
- Heat and moisture create ideal conditions for termite activity and colony expansion.
- Termites often go unnoticed until they cause costly structural damage.
- Fleas
Fleas multiply quickly in hot, humid weather and can be especially problematic for homes with pets. But even homes without animals can fall victim to a summer flea.
Why They’re a Problem in Summer:
- Fleas thrive in warm temperatures and moist soil.
- Once inside, they can be tough to eliminate without a full treatment plan.
Take Back Your Summer
Don’t let pests ruin your summer plans. At Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control, we offer customized treatment plans to eliminate and prevent all of these common summer pests. Our environmentally conscious approach covers everything from lawn sprays and baiting to perimeter barriers and indoor treatments.