Striped mosquitoes, cockroaches and ants often appear in humid places
Hot and humid summer is the time when many types of insects develop strongly in houses. They often hide in kitchen areas, bathrooms, wall crevices or places where food is stored. According to insect control experts, early detection of signs of invasion can help limit the risk of breaking out into large nests.
One of the most common types is striped mosquitoes and small flies in the kitchen. They often appear around ripe fruits, drains or damp potted plants. Easy-to-recognize signs are small black spots flying around food or planting soil.
Besides, cockroaches are a haunting insect for many families. They are active at night, prefer dark and humid places. According to Ms. Alice Shaw-Beckett - a sanitation expert at Cleanipedia (UK), cockroaches are often attracted by leftover food, leaking pipes and dirty clothes accumulated for a long time. Warning signs include strange odors, small black feces and frequent sight of cockroaches crawling in the kitchen or toilet.
Ants are also a species that easily appears in hot weather. Just a few pieces of food or fresh water spilled can attract the whole ants into the house. Ant lines moving continuously along the wall, kitchen shelves or doors are the most common signs.
Bed bugs and silverflies can affect health
In addition to easily visible insects, many other species secretly develop in blankets, bedding, wardrobe and wooden furniture.
Bed bugs are a major concern in many families because they suck human blood while sleeping. Dr. Michael Potter - an entomology expert at the University of Kentucky (USA) - said that common signs include itchy red spots on the skin, small blood stains on bed sheets and a mild odor around the mattress. This species has a very good ability to hide in bed crevices, sofas and fabric-covered items.
Meanwhile, silverflies often appear in bathrooms, warehouses, or places with high humidity. They have silver bodies, move quickly, and often eat paper, glue, or old books. Recognition marks include small holes in the paper, yellow streaks at the base of the wall, and tiny pepper-like segments.
In addition, moths are also insects to watch out for. They can damage clothes, carpets or dry food if not treated promptly. Small holes in fabrics and larvae in the closet are common signs.
Experts recommend keeping the house dry and ventilated, cleaning regularly and treating waste properly to limit insects from breeding. If they appear in large quantities or for a long time, families should contact a professional pest control unit to avoid affecting their health.
