Common Summer Pests and How to Prevent Them

Prepare Your Home for Summer Pest Activity

Warm weather creates ideal conditions for many pests to become more active. As temperatures rise, insects and other unwanted visitors may become more noticeable around homes, gardens, and outdoor spaces.

Taking preventative action before activity increases can help protect your property throughout the season.

Ants

Ants are commonly found around kitchens, gardens, patios, and other areas where food and moisture are available.

To reduce activity:

• Clean up food crumbs and spills

• Store food in sealed containers

• Remove standing water

• Seal cracks around windows and doors

• Keep outdoor areas free of food waste

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes thrive around areas where water is allowed to collect. Even small amounts of standing water can create breeding opportunities.

Check plant pots, buckets, gutters, drains, and other outdoor containers regularly. Empty or remove standing water whenever possible.

Wasps and Stinging Insects

Wasps may build nests around rooflines, eaves, garages, sheds, and other protected areas. Increased activity around one location may indicate a nearby nest.

Avoid disturbing an active nest yourself, particularly if you are unsure of the species or its location.

Spiders

Spiders may become more noticeable during warmer months because their food sources, including other insects, become more active.

Reducing insect activity around your property can help make the area less attractive to spiders.

Keep Your Property Protected

Summer pest prevention works best when several small preventative measures are combined. Regular cleaning, landscaping maintenance, moisture control, and property inspections can help catch problems before they become more difficult to manage.

When to Consider Professional Treatment

If pest activity becomes frequent or difficult to control, professional pest control can help identify the source and create a treatment plan suited to your property.