Summer pests around Ellenbrook homes
Warm weather brings more ant, spider, cockroach, wasp and mosquito activity — here's what to watch for.
Perth summers are warm and dry, and that suits a range of pests. Ants become more active as they forage for food and water, spiders build webs around eaves and gardens, and cockroaches seek moisture and shelter indoors.
Wasps can build nests under eaves and in garden areas through the warmer months, and mosquitoes breed in any standing water left around the property. Flies are also more prevalent around bins and outdoor food.
Simple steps help: keep food covered, reduce standing water, trim vegetation away from the house, and deal with wasp nests early while they're small. Pests don't only appear in summer, but activity generally peaks then.