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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Amy Hunt

5 ways insects are entering your home – and how to stop them, according to the professionals

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In many parts of the world, summer is almost in full swing. And while that brings all the fun of the sun – such as trips to the beach and outdoor meals – it also signals the arrival of some less lovely things into our lives; namely, the return of bugs and creepy-crawlies.

In the warmer months, our homes are often plagued with insects, be it a spider in the corner of our living room or a moth that we want to get rid of flying around our bedroom lamp. Why are they so prevalent in the summer? 'The seasons have a big impact on bugs because they are able to reproduce and swarm more during warm, wet months,' Allan Bossel, pest expert and Operations Expert at BBE Bed Bug Exterminator, explains. 'This is the main reason we see more bug activity in the summer.'

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