Heat: Turning Up the Pest Party Across the Metro Area
Atlanta’s summer heat really revs up pest activity. Many pests, like ants, spiders, mosquitoes, and more, are cold-blooded, meaning the warmer it gets, the busier they become. Whether you’re in downtown Atlanta or in the suburban neighborhoods of Johns Creek or Duluth, pests are out hunting for food, water, and shelter.
Take fire ants, for example. They become more aggressive in hot weather and can quickly invade yards throughout the metro area. Mosquitoes also thrive in warm weather, humid nights, which are common in June, especially in suburbs with plenty of green space or standing water nearby.
Rain and Moisture: A Pest Magnet for Atlanta and Its Suburbs
Those June showers may be great for your lawn, but pests see it as a jackpot. Standing water left after rainstorms in places like backyards, patios, gutters, and birdbaths provides ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Even small puddles in areas common in suburbs like Smyrna or Woodstock can lead to a surge in mosquito populations.
Termites and carpenter ants love moisture too, and wet soil and wood softening around homes make it easier for wood-destroying pests to sneak in and start causing damage, often quietly and out of sight.
What Should Homeowners in Atlanta and the Suburbs Watch For?
- Increased Ant Trails: Ants on the move, especially near your kitchen or yard, could mean a growing colony nearby.
- More Mosquitoes Buzzing: Humid, wet areas in your yard or neighborhood can lead to more mosquitoes buzzing around.
- Spider Sightings: Watch for webs near outdoor lights or windows — spiders are more active this time of year. What’s more, if they’re lurking about, you can be sure insects are, too.
- Signs of Termite Activity: Watch for mud tubes along the foundation, in the crawl space, or inside your home—these are travel tunnels termites use to stay hidden and moist.
How to Keep Pests Out of Your Atlanta Area Home
No matter if you’re in downtown Atlanta or out in the suburbs, you can take simple steps to keep pests at bay:
- Eliminate Standing Water: Regularly check and empty anything that collects water — flower pots, kiddie pools, clogged gutters.
- Seal Entry Points: Inspect your home’s exterior for cracks or gaps and seal them to prevent pests from sneaking inside.
- Keep Your Yard Tidy: Trim shrubs and bushes, mow the lawn, and remove debris where pests like to hide.
- Trust the Professionals: For pests like termites and mosquitoes, a professional pest control service is your best defense.
got bugs? Has Atlanta and the Suburbs Covered
At got bugs?, we know how Atlanta’s weather and its surrounding suburbs affect pests, and we’re ready to help homeowners stay ahead. Our locally owned and family-operated pest control company offers year-round home pest control, ongoing termite protection, and seasonal mosquito treatments to keep insects and rodents away.
Don’t wait until pests become a bigger problem. Fill out a form or give us a call to schedule your pest inspection. Let’s keep your home comfortable and pest-free all summer long and beyond!
