This month’s rainfall totals across New England has turned mulch beds into swamps and crawlspaces into breeding grounds. And when the ground is too wet to live in, pests take the next step—they move in.
Homeowners from Rhode Island to northern Vermont have reported a spike in sightings of spiders, silverfish, and springtails—pests that thrive in damp conditions but still need a roof over their heads when nature gets too soggy.
You may have spotted:
- 🕷️ Spiders creeping across ceilings or windowsills, displaced from wood piles or stone walls
- Springtails hopping in the tub or around drains after heavy rain
- 🪳 Silverfish gliding across bathroom floors, drawn to humidity
New England’s classic older architecture—with basements, crawlspaces, and uninsulated walls—is particularly vulnerable. Even worse, once these bugs find shelter, larger pests follow:
Ants come marching in after the rain
Cockroaches creep in through old plumbing lines
Rodents, especially field mice, move inside after their burrows flood
- Dry out basements with fans and dehumidifiers
- Patch up screen tears and foundation gaps
- Book your seasonal pest control visit—it’s essential during rainy months