How to Keep Summer Pests Out of Your Alabama Home

Summers in Alabama are known for their heat, humidity, and unfortunately, pests. As temperatures rise in July and August, so does the activity of unwanted insects around your home. Knowing what pests to watch for and how to prevent them can help protect your family, your home, and your peace of mind.

Why Summer Pest Activity Spikes

Hot, humid conditions create the perfect environment for many insects to breed, feed, and invade homes. Rainfall common to Alabama summers can also lead to standing water, drawing mosquitoes and other pests into your yard.

Most Common Summer Pests in Alabama

1. Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet conditions. Even small amounts of standing water—like in clogged gutters or birdbaths—can become breeding grounds. Beyond being annoying, mosquitoes can carry diseases like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

2. Ants

Fire ants and sugar ants (odorous house ants) are especially aggressive during the summer months. They often enter homes in search of food or water, and fire ants pose a painful sting risk in outdoor areas.

3. Cockroaches

Heat drives roaches to seek cooler, damp spaces—often inside homes. German and American cockroaches are common in central Alabama and can be difficult to eliminate without professional treatment.

4. Yellowjackets & Wasps

Stinging insects are highly active in late summer. They may build nests under eaves, in attics, or underground, posing a danger to anyone spending time outdoors.

Easy Prevention Tips

• Eliminate standing water around your yard
• Keep food sealed and surfaces clean
• Seal entry points around doors, windows, and foundations
• Schedule routine lawn maintenance and trim back foliage
• Store garbage in tightly closed bins

When to Call a Professional

If you notice:

• Frequent sightings of pests inside your home
• Nesting activity near entryways
• Bites or stings from unknown insects
• Unusual sounds in walls or ceilings

…it’s time to bring in the pros.

Call Pest Pro Services Today

Don’t let summer pests take over your home. Our quarterly residential pest control plans and mosquito yard treatments are designed to give Alabama homeowners peace of mind all year long.

Request a free quote today or call Pest Pro Services to schedule your summer pest inspection!