“Insects are cold blooded. This means the hotter it is outside, the more energy they have to search for food which generally leads them into our kitchens, garages and bathrooms. Maryland, Virginia and DC summers are a volatile combination of heat and moisture that bring annoying bugs out like no other.  While there is little you can do about the heat, being aware of increased pest activity can let you nip it in the bud when the six-legged adversaries enter your living areas.  A warm winter preceding a hot summer means that more insects were able to survive the mild temperatures instead of freezing as many normally do. This combination means more bugs in more places.”

American Pest