Ants are red-hot over the current drought.
Reports of roach and flea infestations are also normal, but this year calls have been pouring in concerning all sorts of insects, including scorpions. It s driving any type of insect into cooler areas, which are normally homes. Homes with central air are more prone to attract insects, Soto and Hernandez said. That s because the critters see them as sources of water, as well as food. Besides water, just the tiniest amount of food will attract them, said Rogelio Rocha, who saw ants invade his home earlier in the summer.