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Have you ever noticed that shortly after the first good summer rains, ants suddenly appear in the kitchen, cockroaches start moving around, mosquitoes multiply and termites seem to come from nowhere?

It isn’t your imagination.

🌧️ SO, WHY DO PEST PROBLEMS INCREASE AFTER RAIN?

Rain doesn’t simply “create” pests.

Instead, it changes their environment.

Some pests are driven out of flooded hiding places, while others benefit from the additional moisture and food available after rain. Warm summer conditions can also speed up the activity and reproduction of many pest species.

Your home provides something even better:

Food + Water + Warmth + Shelter.

That’s exactly what many pests are looking for.

✅ 5 THINGS TO DO AFTER HEAVY RAIN

1. Remove standing water around your property.
2. Check gutters and drains for blockages.
3. Keep food — including pet food — properly sealed.
4. Repair leaking taps and pipes and address damp areas.
5. Watch for unusual increases in ants, cockroaches, mosquitoes or termite activity.

🛡️ PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN FIGHTING AN INFESTATION

A few insects after rain don’t necessarily mean you have an infestation. But repeated or increasing activity shouldn’t be ignored.

The earlier the source of a pest problem is identified, the easier it usually is to bring it under control.

At Mostert Pest Control, we don’t simply want to treat the pests you can see. Our aim is to identify why they are there, where they are coming from and how the problem can be controlled.

So enjoy the summer rain — but don’t be surprised if a few unwanted visitors decide it’s time to move in too!

MOSTERT PEST CONTROL
Professional pest management for homes and businesses.