The summer months are filled with pool parties, outdoor activities and get togethers with friends. However, they are also filled with pest activity. The hottest months of the year are the times when you will see the most insects. They are greatly affected by the heat. You might notice that pests seem to be in overdrive when the weather seriously heats up. Effective Pest Services is here to talk about how heat impacts pests and their behavior.
How Pests are Affected by Heat
There are several pests that thrive in hot climates. When the weather climbs, so does pest activity. Here are some of the ways that pests are affected by hot temperatures:
– Pest Breeding Cycles: The pests that thrive in hot conditions are going to amp up their breeding cycles. They are able to breed faster than in colder temperatures to help build up their populations. Some pests can go from an egg to an adult in as little as five days.
– Increased Pest Activity: Because pests are cold blooded creatures, they are affected by the temperature in their environment. When the weather is hotter, their body temperature increases. This can also cause an increase in their metabolism. Because their metabolism is more active, they are hungry and will overall be more active. They are more likely to invade your home in the search for food.
– Pests Look for Shelter: During the winter months, pests try everything they can to get into your home to find refuge from the freezing temps. However, in the summer months, they are going to be trying to get into your home for a different reason. They are looking for reprieve from the heat. They are often found in basements and bathrooms because of the cool and damp conditions in those areas.
– Dehydration of Pests: Just like humans, insects need water to survive. The high temperatures lead to them seeking water sources. Your home is an excellent source of this essential resource they need for survival. Some pests lay eggs in water and others are just trying to find a drink. This is often a reason why they are found in bathrooms and the kitchen.
– Pest Foraging: In an effort to avoid the midday heat, there are some pests that will focus on foraging for food during the early morning hours and dusk. When you understand the busiest time for pests and their search for food, you can control the population much easier. You should be targeting treatments for times when they are most active.
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If you are struggling with pests this spring and summer, you can turn to Effective Pest Services to help you get rid of them effectively. We have the experience and expertise to know how to treat your home and protect it against pests of all shapes and sizes. We want your home to be a pest free zone. Call us today!
