As we head into the warmer months, we look forward to sunny afternoons on the deck, backyard BBQs, and relaxing in our living spaces. But spring and summer also bring a spike in pest activity, with ants invading the kitchen, cockroaches hiding in cupboards, flies buzzing around meals, and spiders creeping into corners.
Let’s take a look at what drives this seasonal increase in pests and why effective pest control is essential to keeping your home comfortable and enjoyable.
Environmental Factors That Encourage Pests
There are several reasons why pests are more prolific during spring and summer. These relate to the following:
- Temperature: As many pests are cold-blooded, summer is the perfect time to get busy multiplying. The hot weather also drives pests into your home for some cool relief.
- Humidity: Ants, cockroaches and flies all need water for survival. The abundance of moisture during the warmer months helps to keep their colonies hydrated and thriving.
- Available food: The warm weather and frequent rain during our Aussie summers mean lush plant growth. This keeps pests fed, full and flourishing.
- Development cycle: Many pests will reproduce during summer to keep their populations steady during the colder months when times are tough and resources are scarce.
- Light levels: Pests are active when the sun is up. Longer days mean there is more time to eat, move and expand their families.
Why Efficient Pest Control Is Necessary
Pests are persistent and once they’ve found food, water and shelter in your home, they stick around and invite all their friends! And while a fly swatter or store-bought insecticide provides a quick fix, opting for professional pest control gets to the root cause of the issue.
An expert treatment addresses the pests you see in your home as well as the ones lurking behind walls, under floors or in your roof. Eliminating pests like cockroaches, flies and termites also removes the risk they pose to your health and minimises structural damage to your home or deck.
In short, professional pest control treatments ensure greater peace of mind, as you know your family and space are protected.
Nobody wants to share their summer barbeque with cockroaches or find ants marching across the kitchen bench.
Australian Pest Solution offers effective professional pest control for homes and businesses. Our local team also has in-depth knowledge of the Port Stephens region and beyond, enabling them to tailor treatments for maximum success. Get in touch today for more information about our treatments or request a no-obligation quote for your space!
