How to Prep Your Home for Pest Season

Spring in Southern Westchester is a special time of year. The weather is warm, the sun is finally out after a long winter, and everything feels fresh and new. However, pests have a way of ruining all the fun—that is, until Mosquito Squad of Southern Westchester & Rockland County comes in to save the day.

After serving the area’s pest control needs for years, we know just how to treat your home without disrupting your daily routines. When you need support, you know where to find us. But first, let’s talk about the upcoming pest season and how you can prepare your home before it’s too late.

Why Does Southern Westchester Have So Many Pests?

The simplest answer to this question is the environment. Here in Westchester, we have a ton of wooded suburban lots. These lush, foliage-dense areas, along with our proximity to the Hudson River, create heavy tick and mosquito pressure. That’s why Westchester has become a hotspot in recent years for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

As far as rodents—the year-round pests that plague residents—they tend to be more dormant in winter. When the weather cools, they search for a place to ride out the cold season, and once they do, their breeding cycles accelerate. Even two rodents can produce 5-10 litters, which creates a full-blown infestation for you to deal with come springtime.

Your Spring Pest Control Checklist for Southern Westchester

If you’re starting with a few DIY methods to help prevent pests this spring, we’re here to help. Let’s go through a quick list of tasks you can complete to help safeguard your home and keep your family and pets safe from invasive pests this season:

• Clear leaf litter, which can become tick habitats (especially important in Westchester, a Lyme disease hotspot)
• Clean gutters, and dump any standing water
• Seal gaps around doors, windows, and foundations that rodents can sneak through
• Trim vegetation to keep it further away from the house
• Check for overwintering wasp nests before colonies activate
• For mice and rats, be sure to seal garage gaps, check attic vents, and secure your food storage
• Check for spotted lanternfly egg masses on tree bark and outdoor surfaces

If reading through this list made you feel a little overwhelmed, we get it.
Getting it all done before pest season arrives is no easy feat—that’s why pest control is all we do here at Mosquito Squad, and why we’re the go-to experts for so many residents here in Southern Westchester. 

Let us help you protect your home this year. Schedule your first treatment today before tick and mosquito season peaks in May, and we’ll perform it within 48 hours of your call (or it’s free!). 

How Our Pest Control in Southern Westchester Works

When we arrive at your home for pest control in Southern Westchester, we’ll begin with a thorough inspection to help us identify what’s attracting pests and how they’re getting in. After sealing up entry points we find along the way, we’ll treat the affected areas and your perimeter with our core barrier spray, which is made with EPA-registered products.

Throughout the season, we’ll come back every 3 weeks to check our work and spray again. This consistent, multi-step process helps us eliminate existing infestations and prevent new ones.

Searching for pest control in Southern Westchester, NY?

Mosquito Squad is here to help. Call us 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.

Our work is always backed by a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee, and we promise to never spring hidden or surprise fees on you. 

Need pest control in Southern Westchester, NY? Call Mosquito Squad of Southern Westchester & Rockland County at (914) 533-1159 or contact us online for a free quote.