When summer hits, so does the heat and humidity. If you’ve ever noticed more pests during warmer months, you’re not imagining it. High humidity plays a major role in increasing pest populations and making pest control harder. At Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control, we help homeowners understand how humidity affects pests so infestations can be stopped before they get out of hand.
Why Pests Love Humidity
Humidity creates the perfect environment for many common household pests. Moisture softens wood, creates condensation inside walls and crawl spaces, and leads to standing water in yards and around foundations. These damp conditions attract pests looking for water, shelter, and ideal breeding grounds.
High humidity also speeds up insect life cycles, allowing populations to grow faster and spread further. Roaches, ants, mosquitoes, and even termites thrive in these wet conditions, and once they’re inside your home, they can be tough to eliminate without a professional plan.
Common Pests That Surge in Humid Weather
Termites
Moisture is one of the biggest risk factors for termite infestations. Damp soil and softened wood make it easier for termites to chew through the structure of your home. Subterranean termites, in particular, rely on moisture to survive and build mud tubes from the ground up. Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control offers professional inspections and long-lasting treatments to detect and eliminate termite activity at the source.
Cockroaches
Roaches are moisture-seeking pests that prefer damp, dark places. High humidity helps them survive, breed, and hide more easily, especially under sinks, behind refrigerators, or in bathrooms. At Greenhouse, our treatments target the nesting sites of roaches, cutting off their water sources and eliminating their pathways.
Ants
Some ant species are driven indoors by extreme moisture in the air or after heavy rain. Others, like carpenter ants, are drawn to water-damaged wood and can tunnel through your home’s structure. Our ant treatments are designed to destroy the colony, not just the visible trail of ants crawling across your kitchen counters.
Mosquitoes
Humidity increases the chance of standing water, which mosquitoes use to lay their eggs. Items like clogged gutters, kiddie pools, or birdbaths can quickly become mosquito breeding zones. Greenhouse offers yard-wide mosquito treatments that saturate the lawn from curb to fence line, drastically reducing mosquito populations and preventing future outbreaks.
Silverfish and Spiders
Both silverfish and spiders love damp areas like attics, basements, and laundry rooms. Silverfish feed on starchy materials and paper, while spiders follow insects indoors in search of food. Greenhouse eliminates both the pests and their food sources using eco-conscious methods that address the root of the infestation.
How Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control Treats Humidity-Driven Infestations
At Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control, we know that summer humidity means it’s time to be proactive. Our expert technicians understand the seasonal patterns pests follow and tailor each service to address the real source of the problem – moisture and shelter.
We treat baseboards, foundations, and crawl spaces where condensation builds up. We also provide full-lawn treatments that reach deep into the soil to eradicate infestations at ground level. Our goal isn’t just to eliminate the pests you see, but to stop the ones hiding in humid, hard-to-reach areas of your home.
Whether you’re dealing with termites, roaches, ants, mosquitoes, or spiders, we offer ongoing pest control plans that keep your home protected throughout every season.
Tips for Reducing Humidity and Keeping Pests Out
While professional pest control handles the heavy lifting, here are a few ways you can help reduce pest pressure in your home during humid months:
- Fix leaky faucets, pipes, and appliances immediately
- Run dehumidifiers in damp areas like basements or garages
- Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors, and foundations
- Keep gutters clean and draining properly
- Avoid overwatering your lawn or letting water pool near your home
- Store firewood and yard debris away from the house
Let Greenhouse Keep You Pest-Free All Summer Long
Don’t let humidity-driven pests take over—contact Greenhouse Termite and Pest Control now for fast, expert relief. We stop infestations before they start, from in-home treatments to effective yard sprays, so you can enjoy a pest-free home all year.
Act today to get $100 off your first treatment. Call Greenhouse now for immediate help with any pest problem—whether tackling an infestation or preventing one, we’re ready to protect your home.
Mark Thompson, a seasoned pest controller, is renowned for his expertise in keeping homes and businesses free from unwanted intruders. With a passion for environmental sustainability and a deep understanding of pest behavior, Mark has become a trusted authority in the industry.