For Texas, a hotter-than-average summer with equal rainfall ultimately means more pesky insects indoors, experts say.
A report from PestDude.com, a nationwide site specializing in insect and rodent infestation management, said weather conditions in Texas over the summer may increase activity, particularly for cockroaches, ants, spiders, houseflies, bed bugs, centipedes, crickets, silverfish, and stink bugs.
Tips for keeping bugs outside homes include reducing moisture by using dehumidifiers and fixing any leaks, sealing entry points, properly storing all food, using UV light traps to capture flies, and maintaining clean, clutter-free surfaces. Cockroaches and ants are often driven indoors by high humidity and temperatures, which speeds up the breeding cycle of houseflies.
