How to Prep Your Home for Pest Season in Long Island

Spring can be a beautiful time of year in Long Island. The birds are chirping, the blue skies are finally visible through the gray wintry clouds, and the foliage is starting to come back to life. However, this time of year is also when pests like mosquitoes, ticks, wasps, and other harmful backyard invaders begin to stake their claim on your property. 

When this happens, Mosquito Squad of Long Island has a solution: pest control near you that helps keep pests away so your kids and pets can enjoy your outdoor space again. Let’s talk about how our treatments work and help you prep your home for pest season. 

Why Does Long Island Have So Many Pests?

When you think of spring in New York, you think of cherry blossoms, warm breezes, and much-needed sunshine. But when you’re concerned about backyard pests, you might think instead of the invaders you’ll have to fight off soon: mosquitoes, ticks, wasps, spiders, ants, and even mice and rats. 

While rodents are year-round concerns out here on Long Island, other pests like mosquitoes, ticks, ants, and wasps appear when the weather warms around March and April. Unfortunately, Long Island's proximity to marshes, bays, and the ocean heavily contributes to mosquito breeding, which is why you’ll often encounter mosquitoes in your backyard. The moisture and humidity are simply too appealing to them, and the dense foliage some yards have can offer the perfect hiding spots for them to rest and find shade.

Your Spring Pest Control Checklist to Help Prepare for Pest Season in Long Island

When pests arrive in Long Island, it’s already too late for preventative measures. That’s why you need to start preparing your home ASAP so that pests don’t stand a chance. To make it even easier, here’s a checklist of the top ways we recommend prepping for pest season in Long Island:

• Clear any leaf litter and debris left behind from fall or from spring storms, as they can become habitats for ticks
• Clean gutters and dump standing water around your home, which are breeding grounds for mosquitoes 
• Seal gaps around doors, windows, foundations, and utility penetrations to help keep pests from getting inside
• Trim vegetation away from house walls that can shelter pests
• Inspect and clean your spaces that can harbor rodents and spiders, such as garages, basements, and sheds 
• Move firewood away from the house
• Check for and remove wasp nests from eaves before colonies establish

Why Professional Pest Control in Long Island Helps Keep Your Family & Home More Protected Than DIY Methods

In Long Island, mice and rats are year-round concerns, which means the risks of contracting illnesses from the bacteria they spread or damaging your home are also year-round concerns. Additionally, Long Island is a hotspot for Lyme disease, making it more imperative than ever to properly treat for ticks. That’s exactly what makes our pest control services so valuable here in LI.

We aren’t just experts in rodents or ticks—we’re the experts for all the common pests you’ll find here, and we know exactly how to treat them properly without putting your family or pets at risk. We’ll always begin by inspecting your home for entry points that can be sealed. After spraying these areas with our core barrier solution (made with EPA-registered products), we’ll also treat your perimeter. 

Every 21 days throughout the season, we’ll return to check our work and treat again, helping keep your home and family safe all year long. Plus, we can provide your first treatment within 48 hours, making us the go-to for quick, lasting support. 

Searching for pest control in Long Island?

Let’s prep your home for pest season with pest control in Long Island. Call today, and we’ll perform your first treatment within 48 hours, or it’s free! Then we’ll maintain a 3-week treatment cycle throughout the season.

With our team, you can count on us to have your back. We offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and we’ll always be upfront about our pricing (AKA, no hidden fees!). 

Ready to protect your home in Long Island from pests? Call Mosquito Squad of Long Island at (631) 203-1252 or contact us online for a free quote.