What Pests Are Attracted To Moisture?

All living things require food and water to survive, and pests are no different! Pests who have wandered into or infested a house are likely looking for either of these essential things, which is why our North Florida pest control company starts our pest control procedure by identifying the source of the infestation. Moisture is one of the main sources of pest issues as it attracts many insects into a home, especially during bad weather. Below, our pest control professionals explain which pests are most likely to seek moisture in North Central Florida homes. Contact our pest control company today to schedule a free pest inspection!

Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are a common Florida pest that can be incredibly annoying as they buzz around your house and bite the humans and animals living in your home, producing large, itchy red welts. Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water, and when these eventually hatch, the larvae will attach themselves to the surface of the water while they mature. If standing water is near or inside your house, it only takes one mosquito to find the right water source in your home to start a mosquito infestation.

Termites

Termites are destructive pests and cause billions of dollars’ worth of damage to homes each year. These wood-eating pests frequently build their colonies inside or underneath homes that are able to provide them with food, water, and shelter from predators and weather. Once a source of food and water is located, the entire colony may migrate closer to or inside your house. These pests are usually found inside the walls of a house, but they can also colonize under the house’s foundation and create mud tubes that allow them to travel back and forth between their colony and the home’s food and water source.

Ants

Similar to termites, ants search for sources of food and water and bring them back to their colonies for their queens and larvae. These pests are commonly found in kitchens where they have easy access to crumbs, food scraps, and ample water. Ants have a waxy exoskeleton repels water, allowing them to carry water droplets back to their colony.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are nocturnal scavengers that prefer to hide in small, dark spaces during the day, which can make them startling to see when you open cabinet doors or turn on lights. These pests are attracted to food, moisture, and warmth, which means they can frequently be found in damp basements, bathrooms, and especially in the kitchen, thanks to an ample supply of food. In addition, cockroaches reproduce quickly, making early treatment of an infestation crucial.