In the city, mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, and rodents are all common problems. Each thrive in the city because there is plenty of food, water, and shelter.
Living in an urban area means sharing space with pests that are well adapted to city life. You're not going to eliminate them from the neighborhood, but understanding which ones to watch for helps you stay ahead of the problems they cause.
Mosquitoes are a regular concern when the weather is warm. The Asian tiger mosquito is especially common in the New York metro area. It breeds in small containers, bites during the day, and doesn’t need a marsh or pond to breed. Even a bottle cap of water will do the trick, and urban yards, patios, and rooftops provide plenty.
Ants are also a common problem here. Pavement ants and odorous house ants are the most common species in urban homes. They can enter through the smallest cracks in foundations, window frames, and utility openings, and in doing so follow pheromone trails to food and water sources inside. Once a trail is established, the colony will keep sending foragers.
For similar reasons, cockroaches thrive in the city. They also love environments where there is food and moisture. There is also the fact that they are nocturnal and reproduce quickly, which means they can become a big problem before you even catch on to their presence.
Rodents are also common in urban areas. Mice can enter a home through a gap the size of a dime. Rats need a little more space, but are just as determined. Either can carry disease, contaminate your food, and even cause structural damage by gnawing on wiring and insulation.
Then there are ticks. You might associate them with rural areas, but they’re present in the parks, green spaces, and yards of urban spaces too. They’re not afraid of city life.
If you're tired of dealing with pests on your Nassau-Queens property, Mosquito Squad of Nassau-Queens can help. Mosquito Squad provides pest control services that target the specific pests affecting your property, from mosquitoes and ticks to ants and beyond.
