Ah, summer in the Northeast. The smell of sizzling burgers, the sound of kids cannonballing into the pool, the… buzz of a mosquito homing in on your ankle? Yep, it’s that time of year again. Summer brings warmth, humidity and unfortunately, a surge in pest activity.
Don’t let pests crash your summer celebration. Check out these tips to stay ahead of the invasion and protect your home, health and sanity.
The Usual Suspects: Summer’s Most Unwanted Visitors
Mosquitoes
These tiny vampires love humid weather and stagnant water. Not only do mosquito bites leave you scratching like you’ve got dance fever, but they can result in infections such as West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). Tip: if your backyard has more puddles than a toddler splash pad, it’s time to drain.
Ticks
Lurking in tall grass and shady spots, ticks are sneakier than your neighbor trying to “borrow” your lawnmower. They carry Lyme disease and Powassan virus—both serious business. Mow your lawn like your life depends on it (because, well, it kind of does).
Ants
Whether it’s the harmless but annoying sugar ants or the wood-destroying carpenter ants, these guys march in with one mission: invade your space. Carpenter ants can tunnel through your home’s structure like they’re auditioning for HGTV, causing extensive and expensive damage.
Wasps & Hornets
These airborne bullies build nests under eaves, in trees and pretty much anywhere you don’t want them. One wrong move and it’s sting city. Call our pros before these stingers turn you into a pincushion.
Termites
Warm weather wakes up these hidden homewreckers. After swarming in the spring, termites settle in to munch through your home all summer long (and guess who picks up the tab for the damage they cause?).
Flies
From house flies to fruit flies, these fast-breeding nuisances can turn your kitchen into an all-you-can-eat buffet of germs. Pro tip: clean up spills promptly, cover food and stop leaving bananas out like it’s a tropical fruit exhibit.
Rodents
Mice and rats get extra active in summer, often using your home as their Airbnb. They chew wires, contaminate food, spread disease and will NOT pay rent.
How to Keep Pests Out of the Party
To keep your home from turning into a pest’s summer rental, sanitation and exclusion are key. Be sure to:
- Dump standing water from pots, tarps and anywhere else it collects.
- Keep your lawn and garden trimmed and tidy.
- Seal cracks and crevices in your home’s foundation and around doors and windows.
- Store food in airtight containers, and regularly empty trash into bins with lids.
- Schedule regular pest control inspections (our MultiPest Plan has you covered).
Consider Us Your Backyard Bouncers
If you spot droppings, hear buzzing or see nests or damage, it’s time to tag us in. DIY can only go so far, and some jobs need a professional touch—like evicting a wasp colony from your porch light.
Don’t let pests crash your summer celebration. Give us a call—we’ll eject the intruders so you can get back to backyard bliss.