--- title: When Temperatures Jump Up, So Do the Pests description: Pests start bringing the heat when the temperatures increase - Learn what you can expect from pests in Massachusetts during the incoming warm weather. image: https://blog.burgesspest.com/hubfs/TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg --- [![Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Burgress_Oct2018/Images/Blog/Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png?width=468&name=Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png "Burgess-and-Capeway-logo.png")](https://www.burgesspest.com) 508-587-4309  |    [Customer Login ](http://login.burgesspest.com/) - - - - - Residential - [Pad Protection Plans](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) - [Ant Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/) - [Tick & Mosquito Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control/) - [Rodent Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rodent-control/) - [Bee Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bee-control/) - [Insulation Cleanouts](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-insulation-cleanouts/) - [TAP® Insulation](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tap-insulation-installer/) - [Wildlife Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-wildlife-control/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-an-inspection/) - Commercial - [Partnering with Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/partnering-with-burgess/) - [3-Part Plan](https://www.burgesspest.com/inspect-detect-correct/) - [A Higher Standard](https://www.burgesspest.com/higher-standard/) - [Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/services/) - [Disinfectant Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/disinfectant-services/) - [Sanitation Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/trash-chute-elevator-pit-cleaning/) - [Pest Management for Food Services](https://www.burgesspest.com/food-services-pest-management/) - [Pest Management for Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.burgesspest.com/warehouse-distribution-pest-management/) - [Our Guarantee](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-guarantee/) - [Pest Management for Healthcare](https://www.burgesspest.com/healthcare-pest-management/) - Termites - [Termite Control](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/) - [The Sentricon System](https://www.burgesspest.com/the-sentricon-system/) - [Schedule an Inspection](https://www.burgesspest.com/schedule-a-termite-inspection/) - Bed Bugs - [Identifying Bed Bugs](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-bed-bug-control/) - [Heat Treatments](https://www.burgesspest.com/bed-bug-heat-treatments-in-massachusetts/) - [Let’s Talk!](https://www.burgesspest.com/lets-talk-bugs/) - Resources - [Our Blog](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog) - [Video Library](https://www.burgesspest.com/video-library/) - [SDS](https://www.burgesspest.com/sds/) - [Consumer Bulletins](https://www.burgesspest.com/consumer-bulletins/) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.burgesspest.com/our-story/) - [Careers at Burgess](https://www.burgesspest.com/careers-at-burgess/) - [Service Areas](https://www.burgesspest.com/service-areas/) - [Customer Reviews](https://www.burgesspest.com/customer-reviews/) ## Our Blog # When Temperatures Jump Up, So Do the Pests By [Admin](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/author/admin)| Apr 13, 2023 10:00:00 AM |[0 Comments](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/warm-weather-pest-control-massachusetts#comments-listing) We're seeing a sudden climb in temperatures this week, followed by some [rain](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/wet-weather-and-pest-activity-massachusetts-rhode-island) - and when temperatures and moisture increase, so does pest pressure. Read on to learn why many pests like [ants](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-ant-control/), [ticks, mosquitoes,](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-tick-mosquito-control-2/) and [termites](https://www.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-termite-control/)thrive in these conditions. ![Massachusetts ant control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ANTS/ANTS%20GRASS.jpeg?width=199&height=120&name=ANTS%20GRASS.jpeg)Warm weather allows [plants to bloom](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/ants-and-the-plants-ant-control-massachusetts-rhode-island), providing essential nutrients for a number of insects, including ants. A plentiful source of protein and carbohydrates means ants can rapidly expand their colonies, which often lands them at our doorsteps - and once they're[in our homes](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/diy-ant-control-massachusetts-checklist), ants aren't picky eaters. The combination of heat and moisture also makes perfect conditions for ticks, mosquitoes, and termites. To prevent their bodies from drying out, [ticks](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/tick-talk-tips-for-massachusetts-tick-control)must ingest water, but they don't drink like we do - they absorb it from the atmosphere. When there's plenty of water vapor in the air, ticks can seek out hosts for longer periods of time. ([Learn how to avoid becoming a host here!](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/quick-tick-tips-bite-prevention-infographic)) Mosquitoes breed in shallow pools of standing water, such as puddles, ponds, damp piles of leaves, and even bird baths. A female mosquito needs only a thimble's worth of water in which to lay her hundreds of eggs, so be sure to [remove sources of standing water](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/stop-mosquitoes-in-massachusetts-this-summer-infographic)around your property. [![Massachusetts termite control](https://blog.burgesspest.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg?width=199&height=133&name=TERMITE%20SWARM.jpeg)Termite swarming](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/termite-swarms-massachusetts-rhode-island) typically occurs during warm days following a period of rain - and this could be the only time of year to know if you have a termite problem. Considering that termites are responsible for an estimated $5 billion of damage each year, it's worth taking a few minutes to learn the [signs of a termite infestation](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/signs-of-termites-massachusetts) in your home, and [calling a professional](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/wood-not-recommend-diy-termite-control-massachusetts)if you suspect a problem. Like humans, many pests will avoid the heat and damp by adjusting their activity; some may lay low during the day and become more active in the evenings, while some will [seek shelter in our homes](https://blog.burgesspest.com/blog/how-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-home-diy-infographic) where it's cooler. Whether it's in the coming weeks, later this spring and summer, or even the dead of winter, the [Burgess Pest team](https://www.burgesspest.com/pad-protection-plans/) is here when you need us - in the meantime, grab your copy of our [free 2023 Spring Pest Guidebook](https://info.burgesspest.com/massachusetts-rhode-island-spring-pest-guidebook-2023) for tips and information on staying pest-free this season! 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