As summer heats up across Southeastern Louisiana, so does the pest activity, and the bugs aren’t just annoying, they’re strategic.
According to Terminix New Orleans entomologist Joe Martin, the summer surge is no coincidence. “The main concern right now is Formosan termite swarms,” Martin says. “The colonies release older termites to start new colonies, and that’s when you start to see them around the lights at night.”
Martin warns that swarming season is a crucial time for homeowners to be vigilant. “If you’re seeing them by porch lights or streetlights, they may be looking to build nearby,” he explains…