Florida’s Rainy Season = Pest Boom: Here’s How to Prepare!
Ah, Florida summer. The beaches are calling, the sunsets are stunning, and the afternoon rain? Like clockwork. But while that rain brings lush lawns and cooler evenings, it also brings… uninvited guests.
We’re not talking about your cousin from Ohio. We’re talking pests. The creepy, the crawly, the downright determined. At Westfall’s Lawn and Pest Control, we’ve seen it all—and we’re here to make sure you’re ready.
Why Rain = Pest Party
Rainy season in Sarasota and Manatee Counties typically stretches from June through September, with daily thunderstorms, high humidity, and plenty of standing water. Perfect for:
Mosquito breeding grounds
Termites looking for new wood to snack on
Ants staging full-blown kitchen invasions
Roaches setting up base camp in your garage
Grubs throwing raves beneath your grass
Florida’s moisture-loving pests don’t just survive during the rainy season—they thrive. But that doesn’t mean you have to roll out the welcome mat.
What Pests Are Partying (and Plotting)?
1. Mosquitoes
Standing water is mosquito magic. Kiddie pools, clogged gutters, even a bottle cap full of water can host larvae. With diseases like West Nile and dengue popping up in Florida, it’s not just itchy—it’s risky.
2. Subterranean Termites
Rain softens soil and boosts humidity—prime time for these destructive diners to expand their colonies.
3. Fire Ants
The only thing more determined than a Florida driver in a thunderstorm? Fire ants after a heavy rain. Their mounds pop up everywhere as they scramble to avoid flooding.
4. Roaches (aka Palmetto Bugs)
Florida’s unofficial mascot. Rain drives them inside, where it’s dry, dark, and—unfortunately—cozy.
5. Lawn Pests (like grubs and chinch bugs)
While you’re admiring your green lawn, they’re chewing it from the roots up.
5 Ways to Prepare for the Pest Boom
Don’t worry—this isn’t our first rainy-season rodeo. Here’s how to pest-proof like a pro:
1. Eliminate Standing Water
Walk your property after each storm. Empty flower pot saucers, unclog gutters, and check kids' toys for water. A mosquito-free backyard starts with being water-wise.
2. Seal Entry Points
Caulk cracks. Install door sweeps. Check screens for holes. Roaches and ants are small but mighty, and they’ll find a way in unless you shut the door (literally).
3. Keep the Yard Trimmed
Tall grass and overgrown shrubs give pests shelter. Keep things trimmed and tidy to reduce hiding spots.
4. Schedule Lawn Treatments
Preventative lawn treatments keep grubs, chinch bugs, and fungus from wrecking your turf. Bonus: healthy grass is less inviting to pests.
5. Call Westfall’s
From pest control to lawn care, we’ve been helping Sarasota and Manatee County stay pest-free since [insert founding year]. Our local knowledge means we know what pests are active right now—and how to stop them before they move in.
Westfall’s: Your Local Rainy Season MVP
Rainy season doesn’t have to mean a pest invasion. With custom treatment plans, eco-friendly options, and a local team who actually picks up the phone, Westfall’s is your first line of defense.
We’ll help protect:
Your home from unwanted creepy-crawlers
Your lawn from soggy-season sabotage
Your family from bites, stings, and bug-induced drama
Ready to Outwit the Rainy Season Pests?
Don’t wait until your lawn looks like a lunar landscape or mosquitoes outnumber your guests at the barbecue. Contact Westfall’s Lawn and Pest Control today for a free quote, and let’s show Florida’s pests the door.
Westfall’s Lawn and Pest Control
Serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties with pride, professionalism, and pest-free peace of mind.