Monsoon Season in Southeast Mesa
Humidity and sudden rain wake up insects that spent the hottest weeks underground. Crickets show up by the hundreds near garage doors and porch lights, and their arrival tends to bring scorpions and spiders right behind them.
Monsoon conditions also trigger termite swarms. If you see small winged insects near a window after a storm, that is worth a call.
Water that pools near foundations after storms can also pull ants and cockroaches toward the house, especially where gutters drain close to walls or downspouts dump onto rock beds.
Scorpions are pushed out of flooded hiding spots during heavy rain, which is why many families notice more of them indoors in late summer than at any other time of year.
Getting Ahead of the Storms
The best time to strengthen your barrier is before the first big rain. We treat foundation lines, weep screeds, and door thresholds, and we check that irrigation is not adding to the moisture after storms.
Simple homeowner steps help too:
Your technician will look at drainage around the slab and point out any spots where water sits after a rain. Moving that water away from the house reduces moisture-loving pests along the foundation.
- Swap bright white porch bulbs for yellow ones
- Keep garage doors closed after dusk
- Clear leaf and debris piles from wall bases
- Report winged insects indoors right away
Free Re-Treatments When You Need Them
Monsoon weeks can be busy. If pests break through between your bi-monthly visits, we come back at no extra cost.
Just call 480-999-5302 and describe what you are seeing. Same or next-day service is our standard, even during the busiest summer weeks, and our technicians never rush through a visit to squeeze in another stop.
Pest control services in Stellar Heights
Cricket control in Stellar Heights
Fewer crickets means fewer scorpions feeding on them.
Learn moreTermite treatment in Stellar Heights
Inspections and treatment for subterranean termites.
Learn moreScorpion control in Stellar Heights
Barrier treatments where bark scorpions hide and travel.
Learn moreSpider control in Stellar Heights
Web removal and treatment for black widows and more.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Why are there so many crickets after it rains?
Moisture and warm nights trigger cricket activity, and they are attracted to light. Perimeter treatment and lighting changes cut their numbers and reduce the scorpions that feed on them.
Are flying termites dangerous?
Swarmers do not bite, but they signal a nearby colony. We recommend an inspection to find where they came from and whether your home is affected. Catching a colony early usually means simpler treatment.
When should I start service?
Any time works, but starting in spring or early summer gives your home a strong barrier before monsoon season.
