Summer pest problems? Here's how to spot and get rid of common household bugs

Summer is here and so are all the insects and bugs that plague us and our homes during the hottest times of the year.

It can be frustrating when you have an insect problem in your home, and getting rid of them is sometimes a challenge.

From ants, to ticks and wasps, we're offering up some more information on these common household pests and how to treat the problem.

To keep unwanted bugs from entering your home, make sure to seal any cracks or crevices around the outside of your home with a silicone-based caulk or steel wool or both, according to Pestworld.org.

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Ants are some of the most frustrating insects to invade your home. Primarily found in the kitchen or places where there is food, they can be difficult to get rid of.

Ants need food, water and shelter to survive.

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In order to prevent ants from becoming a problem:

By doing all of this, you're eliminating the ants' ability to find food. If the problem continues, use an ant bait trap in areas where you're finding the ants.

These traps work because the ants will carry bait back to the colony, killing them all.

Flies are equally irritating to find in your home. There are two different types of flies, and they find their way in through open or damaged doors and windows.

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Fruit flies are attracted to food smells. Houseflies are attracted to air currents and food, too.

To prevent flies from becoming a problem:

There are also two types of gnats that find their way into homes and are a nuisance to humans and pets: fungus gnats and biting gnats.

Gnats are teeny tiny insects of the same family as flies and mosquitoes.

Fungus gnats feed on houseplants and can weaken and harm them. They don't bite humans.

Biting gnats do bite humans and animals, as their name suggests. Their bite isn't harmful, but can cause itching and welts at the bite site.

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How to get rid of them?

Mosquitoes are some of the most common outdoor pests in the summertime. Some people are more unlucky than others when it comes to being bitten by mosquitoes, but the unmistakable itch caused by a mosquito bite is a quick way to ruin your summer evening.

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Mosquitoes are usually found in warm and wet environments. Mosquitoes survive by feeding on hosts, like humans and animals.

Only female mosquitoes suck human blood; male mosquitoes eat plant nectar.

Combat mosquitoes by:

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Another pest that feeds on human and animals' blood is the tick.

Ticks are frustrating and love to hide in places you wouldn't expect. A hike through the woods on a trail or doing yard work can often lead to finding ticks on your body.

It's extremely important to find ticks on your body quickly and remove them properly.

Improper removal of ticks can lead to a host of problems, as they have the ability to pass on a number of medical conditions and diseases such a Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Alpha-gal Syndrome, to name a few.

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To safely remove a tick, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said:

If you find one tick on your body, make sure to do a very thorough check, as there could be others.

Wasps aren't always aggressive, typically only stinging people or pets if threatened or disturbed. 

Paper wasps, the most popular type of wasp, build a large nest where they lay their eggs. 

Wasps' nests need to be removed professionally to avoid being stung in large numbers. Contact a licensed professional if you think there's a wasp nest on your property.

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If you're stung by a wasp, wash the sting site with soap and water and apply an ice pack to the area to help with swelling.

Wasps typically don't leave a stinger behind when stinging, but if a stinger is left behind, gently scrape it from the skin with a fingernail.