Hotter temperatures bring a lot of perks, but the warm weather also brings with it a rise in the number of creepy crawlies.
From swarms of flies, flying ants and ladybirds, it can be a nightmare for anyone who isn't fans of our small friends. And they hugely damaging to garden plants, reports Somerset Live.
Hot, muggy weather attracts a specific type of insect year upon year - the thunderbug, or 'thrip' as they're also known. These tiny black bugs are attracted to your flowers in the garden.