Why Newer Homes in Moseley Still Have Pest Problems

You’ve just moved into your brand-new home, or have been living there for a couple of years. Everything feels fresh, updated, and oh-so-comfortable. Plus, it doesn’t have the pest problems that older houses often do… or does it? 

While many believe that new construction homes don’t have pest issues, the truth is that new houses are just as susceptible to infestations, especially in Chesterfield County, VA. But that doesn’t mean you have to throw up your hands and accept pests like ants, mosquitoes, or rodents as your permanent roommates. 

With Mosquito Squad by your side, we’ll help take back your home with pest control in Moseley, VA so you can finally enjoy your new house without worrying about pests. 

How Do New Homes End Up With Pest Infestations?

Who’d have thought that a brand-new house could also become home to a colony of ants or other pests? It happens much easier than you may realize, and we’re here to tell you why. In Chesterfield County, many of the new subdivisions were built on land that was either agricultural or recently wooded, which displaced the pests that lived there but didn’t entirely eliminate them. 

With any construction, the work will disrupt pest habitats. But in this case, it also pushed them to the edges of new developments, where they recolonized in yards and homes. And in newer areas with landscaping featuring fresh mulch, young plantings, and irrigation systems, moisture helps create habitats that attract ants, mosquitoes, and other pests.

Plus, not all home builders are created equal. Sometimes, builder-grade weatherproofing can leave gaps around windows, doors, and utility penetrations, creating opportunities for pests to get inside. Many new neighborhoods also have poor drainage for the first few years as the soil settles, creating standing water that breeds mosquitoes. 

How to Keep Pests Out of Your New Home & Yard in Moseley, VA

If you want to keep your new construction home feeling as fresh as possible—AKA, free from pests like mosquitoes, ants, and spiders—there are a few steps you can take. 

• Be sure to seal any gaps you find around entry points such as windows, doors, and utility penetrations. 
• Direct gutters away from your house to avoid standing water near foundations. 
• Watch for mounds in lawns created by fire ants (usually from colonies disturbed by new construction). 
• Clean up leaf litter and lawn debris.
• Regularly sweep and dust to remove spider webs.
• Invest in Yard Defender & Home Shield from Mosquito Squad to tackle mosquito control, fire ant control, and spider control in a single session.

While DIY measures are helpful for keeping pests away from your home and yard, working with a professional pest control team is the best way to help protect your home. 

How Pest Control in Moseley, VA Works for New Home Construction

Every new pest control service in Moseley, VA begins with a thorough inspection to identify entry points and assess the levels of risk and pest activity in your home and yard. With this information in mind, our team of highly trained technicians will put together a tailored treatment plan to best meet your needs.

To give you the ultimate protection, we take a comprehensive approach to pest control by combining Yard Defender with Home Shield: two programs designed to target 20+ outdoor and indoor pests. It works by creating a protective barrier around your home with EPA-registered products. It lasts up to 21 days throughout the season, and we’ll return every 3 weeks after that to reapply it. 

Searching for pest control in Moseley, VA?

When you have pests in your new home, we’re here to help kick them out. Call us today, and we’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free. Throughout the season, we’ll return every 3 weeks to reapply and help keep them away for good.

Along the way, we’ll offer transparent pricing (AKA, no hidden fees), serve with integrity, and always back our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. 

Finding pests in your newer Moseley home? Call Mosquito Squad of Central VA at (804) 409-2710 or  contact us online for a free quote.

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