Pests LOVE IT HOT

Nasty critters that will thrive during Sydney's Summer.

It's an annoying fact that the long, warm Australian summers bring insect pests with the ice cream and picnics we love.

These unwanted guests enjoy a breeding bonanza in wet and warm weather.

The longer the spell of hot weather, the more entrenched these infestations can become.

Pest control companies know the warning signs, and are kept super-busy during the summer months ridding our homes of termites, cockroaches, mosquitoes, midges, wasps, fleas and spiders. Let’s look at some of the bugs that proliferate in warm, humid summer conditions in Sydney – posing a risk not only to ourselves, but our pets too.

Red-back spiders

One of the few spider species posing a serious threat to humans, the native red-back is commonly found beneath rubbish and lurking behind items left in our backyards. The increase in vegetation growth following spells of hot, rainy weather helps spiders like the red-back thrive, also increasing the likelihood of finding them indoors. The adult female has a spherical black body with a red stripe on the upper side of her abdomen, along with an hourglass-shaped red streak on the underside of her body.

Cockroaches

Dark, warm and moist places are beloved by the German, American and Oriental cockroaches generally found in Australia. The warmer and damper it is, the easier it becomes for cockroaches to breed. Cockroaches are regarded as being high-risk pests with the potential to carry a range of diseases, as well as increasing the risk of childhood asthma.

Ticks

Ticks proliferate in warm, wet conditions, and are a particular hazard to both people and pets in Sydney and its surrounds during the summer months. These pesky creatures can cause a range of human health problems including rashes, allergies and anaphylaxis.

Mosquitoes

These unpleasant pests breed rapidly in hot, wet conditions and are a staple of Sydney summers. Proliferating around saltmarshes – a key breeding ground – their blood-sucking bite is not only painful but dangerous, with some mosquitoes carrying potentially fatal diseases.

What you can do....

The best defence against pests, as always, is a good offence: prevention. If you want to stay as pest-free as possible this winter, make sure to do the following:

12 years experience in Sydney Homes

Are you experiencing any of the signs above? If so, it’s imperative that you take immediate action before your termite problem goes from bad to worse.

Elite has serviced over 3,000 homes in the past 12 years and aims to continue serving Sydney siders with their termite issues to our best abilities.

Although we are growing, we continue to run like an owner operated company, so you can be assured you will receive the highest quality service possible. With all the perks such as highly attentive service, great advice and extreme attention to detail.

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