During the hot summer season in the Philippines (March–May), certain pests become more active because of heat, dry conditions, and increased human activity. Here are the most common ones you’ll likely encounter:

1. Ants

• Thrive in heat and search aggressively for food and water
• Often invade kitchens and pantries
• Common types: sugar ants, red ants

2. Mosquitoes

• Still present even in dry season, especially near stored water
• Can spread diseases like Dengue Fever

3. Cockroaches

• Multiply faster in warm temperatures
• Found in dark, damp places like kitchens and drains

4. Rats and Mice

• Seek food and cooler shelter indoors
• Can contaminate food and spread diseases

5. Termites

• Active year-round but can swarm in warm weather
• Damage wooden structures and furniture

6. Flies

• More active due to heat and exposed food
• Can carry bacteria and contaminate meals

7. Garden Pests

• Aphids, caterpillars, and beetles attack plants
• Common in backyard gardens and farms during dry season