Now that we’re approaching autumn, it seems like the heat of summer is finally passing. With the change in temperature comes a change in pests. As the thermometer drops you can expect that your home will start to attract various pests trying to get in and stay warm. Here are some that you should expect to see:

Flies

Flies thrive in warm weather, and with Georgia summers being as hot as they are, the fly population really blooms. The problem is that once autumn starts, that population explosion has led to an overabundance of flies that have nowhere to go — except in your home. September, October and November are the months where you can expect to see more flies in your house as they escape the cold and come inside where the food is.

Ants

During the summer, ants thrive in the heat, and they find plenty of food in the leftovers of human activity. When the temperature changes, though, we humans aren’t as much, which means that ants have to scrounge harder for food — and what better place to go than in our homes?

While you may find them in your home at any time, you’re more likely to find ants in your house in the cooler autumn months, simply because it’s an easier place for them to find food.

Stink Bugs

Preferring to stay out of sight during the summer, stink bugs come out in the fall. Of course, when it comes to stink bugs you’re already at a disadvantage. Sure, you can kill them — but then you have to deal with the stench afterwards!

Rodents

While many insects have the ability to burrow and wait out the colder months of autumn and winter, not all rodents are that lucky. For this reason it is very common to see them once the temperature falls, looking for warm places to hide out. Of course, your home offers them the perfect place to hide out!

When autumn settles in for good, it’s important to know that your home is safe from outside invaders. For help in this area, why not bring in professional help? Contact Ideal Pest Control today.