Ants enter homes seeking food, water, and shelter. And once a scout finds a reliable source of any of these, the chemical trail it leaves behind brings the rest of the colony.
Can exterior pest control alone prevent pests from getting inside?
Exterior treatment certainly helps. Most pests start outdoors, so if you control the population there, fewer will be around to reach your home, but that does not make outdoor pest control a full solution on its own.
Yes. Mosquitoes strongly prefer shaded, humid, sheltered areas with dense vegetation. These are the spots that stay cool and damp during the day while they rest between feeding periods.
To control mosquitoes, you need to both tamp down on their breeding and treat the areas where they are resting. Neither action alone will help enough once you have a serious mosquito problem.
Yes, mice don't leave your home just because winter is over. If they moved in during the colder months, they'll stay as long as they have food, water, and shelter.
What areas are at the highest risk for Lyme disease?
The Northeast and Upper Midwest are the highest-risk regions, and Long Island is one of the most heavily affected areas in the country. New York consistently ranks among the top states for total Lyme disease cases reported each year.
Why am I finding ticks in my yard even if I don't live near a wooded area?
Ticks don't require forests. They can thrive anywhere that has shade, ground-level moisture, leaf litter or ground cover, and wildlife hosts. That includes most Long Island yards.
