diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/borer/borer_event.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/borer/borer_event.dm
index 012252773e7..d5bd7d65776 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/borer/borer_event.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/borer/borer_event.dm
@@ -14,9 +14,7 @@
 	if(successSpawn)
 		GLOB.command_announcement.Announce("Unidentified lifesigns detected coming aboard [station_name()]. Secure any exterior access, including ducting and ventilation.", "Lifesign Alert", new_sound = 'sound/AI/aliens.ogg')
 	else
-		var/text = "Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Borer Infestation"
-		message_admins(text)
-		log_adminwarn(text)
+		log_and_message_admins("Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Borer Infestation")
 
 /datum/event/borer_infestation/start()
 	var/list/vents = get_valid_vent_spawns(exclude_mobs_nearby = TRUE, exclude_visible_by_mobs = TRUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/events/alien_infestation.dm b/code/modules/events/alien_infestation.dm
index 7b34ac3b2e6..f36fc238e4b 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/alien_infestation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/alien_infestation.dm
@@ -12,9 +12,7 @@
 	if(successSpawn)
 		GLOB.event_announcement.Announce("Unidentified lifesigns detected coming aboard [station_name()]. Secure any exterior access, including ducting and ventilation.", "Lifesign Alert", new_sound = 'sound/AI/aliens.ogg')
 	else
-		var/text = "Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Alien Infestation"
-		message_admins(text)
-		log_adminwarn(text)
+		log_and_message_admins("Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Alien Infestation")
 
 /datum/event/alien_infestation/start()
 	var/list/vents = get_valid_vent_spawns(exclude_mobs_nearby = TRUE, exclude_visible_by_mobs = TRUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/events/blob.dm b/code/modules/events/blob.dm
index 096c145cc39..82494fd2768 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/blob.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/blob.dm
@@ -7,9 +7,7 @@
 	if(successSpawn)
 		GLOB.event_announcement.Announce("Confirmed outbreak of level 5 biohazard aboard [station_name()]. All personnel must contain the outbreak.", "Biohazard Alert", 'sound/AI/outbreak5.ogg')
 	else
-		var/text = "Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Blob"
-		message_admins(text)
-		log_adminwarn(text)
+		log_and_message_admins("Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Blob")
 
 /datum/event/blob/start()
 	processing = FALSE //so it won't fire again in next tick
diff --git a/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm b/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm
index 4feef679ed1..39f16c183f7 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/spider_infestation.dm
@@ -14,9 +14,7 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(sent_spiders_to_station, 0)
 	if(successSpawn)
 		GLOB.event_announcement.Announce("Unidentified lifesigns detected coming aboard [station_name()]. Secure any exterior access, including ducting and ventilation.", "Lifesign Alert", new_sound = 'sound/AI/aliens.ogg')
 	else
-		var/text = "Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Spider Infestation"
-		message_admins(text)
-		log_adminwarn(text)
+		log_and_message_admins("Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Spider Infestation")
 
 /datum/event/spider_infestation/start()
 	var/list/vents = get_valid_vent_spawns(exclude_mobs_nearby = TRUE, exclude_visible_by_mobs = TRUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/events/spider_terror.dm b/code/modules/events/spider_terror.dm
index 97ec3d948b8..ae618fd6ef2 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/spider_terror.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/spider_terror.dm
@@ -12,9 +12,7 @@
 	if(successSpawn)
 		GLOB.command_announcement.Announce("Confirmed outbreak of level 3 biohazard aboard [station_name()]. All personnel must contain the outbreak.", "Biohazard Alert", 'sound/effects/siren-spooky.ogg')
 	else
-		var/text = "Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Terror Spiders"
-		message_admins(text)
-		log_adminwarn(text)
+		log_and_message_admins("Warning: Could not spawn any mobs for event Terror Spiders")
 
 /datum/event/spider_terror/start()
 	var/list/vents = get_valid_vent_spawns(exclude_mobs_nearby = TRUE, exclude_visible_by_mobs = TRUE)