Your Guide to a Pest-Free Home All Year

New York Pests By Season: What Bugs & Rodents to Expect (and How to Stop Them!)

Living in New York, we get to experience all four beautiful seasons – but unfortunately, so do a wide variety of pests! From the thaw of spring to the depths of winter, different critters emerge and seek shelter, often right in your home. Understanding which pests are active when can be your first line of defense in keeping your living space comfortable and pest-free.

At Nolan Pest Control, we’re experts in navigating New York’s unique pest challenges year-round. We believe that an informed homeowner is a well-protected homeowner!

Spring: The Great Awakening

As the snow melts and temperatures rise, pests that have been hiding all winter suddenly become active. Spring is a time of renewal for nature, and that includes insects and rodents looking for food, water, and places to breed.

Common Spring Pests:

• Ants: These tiny invaders are often the first sign of spring pests. Carpenter ants, pavement ants, and odorous house ants venture out in droves, foraging for food and water sources. A small trail can quickly become an infestation.
• Termites: Swarming termites are a major concern in the spring. They emerge from their colonies to establish new ones, often near or inside your home's foundation, causing silent but significant damage.
• Overwintering Pests: Ladybugs, boxelder bugs, and stink bugs that found their way into your home last fall now wake up and try to get back outside, sometimes causing a nuisance indoors.
• Rodents: Mice and rats that may have spent the winter in your walls might become more active as they seek new food sources outdoors, or if their indoor food supply dwindles.

Spring Prevention Tips:

• Seal any cracks or holes in your foundation and around windows and doors.
• Trim back tree branches and shrubs away from your home.
• Clean gutters and direct downspouts away from your foundation.
• Store firewood at least 20 feet from your home and off the ground.

How Nolan Pest Control Helps in Spring: Our Ant Control services are perfect for stopping those early-season invasions. We also offer General Pest Preventative Service to create a protective barrier around your home, deterring a wide range of spring pests before they become a problem.

Summer: The Buzzing & Biting Season

Summer in New York brings sunshine, outdoor activities, and unfortunately, an increase in many annoying and potentially harmful pests. With warmer temperatures and higher humidity, many pests thrive.

Common Summer Pests:

• Mosquitoes: These notorious biters are at their peak, especially after rain, breeding in standing water and making outdoor evenings unbearable.
• Ticks: Lurking in tall grasses and wooded areas, ticks pose a serious health risk, carrying diseases like Lyme disease.
• Stinging Insects: Wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets become more aggressive as their colonies grow, often building nests in eaves, attics, or trees around your property.
• Cockroaches: With increased moisture and food availability, cockroaches become more prevalent, seeking entry into homes for shelter and sustenance.
• Spiders: As other insects become abundant, spiders follow suit, spinning webs and looking for prey.

Summer Prevention Tips:

• Eliminate standing water sources to reduce mosquito breeding grounds.
• Keep your lawn mowed and clear brush from around your home.
• Inspect your home's exterior for any gaps or openings that stinging insects might use to build nests.
• Keep food stored in airtight containers and clean up spills promptly to deter cockroaches.

How Nolan Pest Control Helps in Summer: Our expert technicians can safely remove nuisance nests with our Bee Control services (this includes wasps and hornets!). If cockroaches have found their way inside, our Roach Control effectively eliminates them, helping you reclaim your kitchen and peace of mind.

Fall: The Rush for Shelter

As temperatures drop and leaves begin to change, pests begin their annual migration – not south, but indoors! They're looking for warmth, shelter, and a safe place to spend the winter months. This is when you'll often see an increase in rodents and overwintering insects trying to get inside.

Common Fall Pests:

• Rodents: Mice and rats are perhaps the most notorious fall invaders. They can squeeze through incredibly small openings (a mouse can get through a hole the size of a dime!) and will readily seek warmth inside your walls, attics, and basements.
• Spiders: With a dwindling food supply outdoors and the promise of warmth indoors, spiders will also look for ways to enter your home.
• Overwintering Pests (Again!): Stink bugs, boxelder bugs, and ladybugs that haven't yet found a spot will make a last-ditch effort to get inside your home's walls or attic for the winter.

Fall Prevention Tips:

• Seal all cracks, holes, and gaps in your home's exterior, paying close attention to utility lines, pipes, and vents.
• Check screens on windows and doors for tears.
• Store food in sealed containers and keep your home tidy.
• Don't leave pet food out overnight.

How Nolan Pest Control Helps in Fall: This is a crucial time for Rodent Control and Rodent Exclusion. We don't just remove the rodents; we help find and seal off their entry points to prevent future invasions, ensuring your home stays protected all winter long.

Winter: The Hidden Invaders

Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean pests disappear. Instead, they become "hidden invaders," hunkering down in the warmth of your home. They might be less active, but they're still there, potentially causing damage or spreading disease.

Common Winter Pests:

• Rodents: Those mice and rats that got in during the fall are now firmly established. They'll be active in your walls, attics, and basements, gnawing on wires, contaminating food, and building nests.
• Cockroaches: If they found their way in during the warmer months, cockroaches will continue to thrive in warm, damp areas like kitchens and bathrooms, often unnoticed until their numbers grow.
• Spiders: Some spiders can survive indoors through the winter, especially if there's a food source (other hidden pests!).

Winter Prevention Tips:

• Keep your home clean and clutter-free, reducing hiding spots for pests.
• Store food in airtight containers.
• Fix any leaky pipes or sources of moisture, as these attract pests like cockroaches.
• Regularly check less-used areas like basements and attics for signs of pest activity.

How Nolan Pest Control Helps in Winter: Our Rodent Control services remain essential in winter to manage established infestations. We also offer Roach Control to address any hidden cockroach problems. Our General Pest Preventative Service can be tailored year-round to ensure your home remains protected, no matter the season.

Why Professional Pest Control is Your Best Defense

While DIY methods can offer temporary relief, they often fail to address the root cause of a pest problem. Pests are resilient, reproduce quickly, and can be experts at hiding.

Did you know that household pests cost U.S. homeowners billions of dollars in damage and control expenses every year? A proactive approach is always best!

At Nolan Pest Control, we’re a family-owned and operated business with extensive experience tackling pests in both residential and commercial settings right here in New York. We pride ourselves on being environmentally conscious pest control professionals, using reliable, proven methods and integrated pest management techniques to solve your problems effectively. We don't just treat the symptoms; we identify the source and implement long-term solutions.

Your Local Pest Experts in New York

Whether you're battling ants in the spring, mosquitoes in the summer, or rodents seeking shelter in the fall and winter, Nolan Pest Control is here to help. We proudly serve homeowners across Wayne County and beyond, including communities like:

• Newark
• Palmyra
• Lyons
• Sodus
• Macedon
• Walworth
• Williamson
• Clyde
• Red Creek
• Ontario
• Savannah
• Wolcott
• Marion
• North Rose
• Sodus Point
• Rose
• Port Gibson
• Pultneyville
• Fairville
• East Palmyra
• Ithaca
• Binghamton
• Elmira
• Watkin's Glen
• Montour Falls
• Endicott

Don't let seasonal pests take over your New York home. Contact Nolan Pest Control today for a consultation or to schedule a service. Let us provide you with the peace of mind that comes with a pest-free home, all year long.

Call us at +1 (607) 269-6218 or email nolanpest@outlook.com.