Mosquitoes make Long Island and Westchester backyards nearly unusable in summer. Professional barrier spray programs eliminate 80 to 90 percent of mosquito activity.
New York's humid summers create ideal conditions for mosquito activity. Long Island's mix of wetlands, retention ponds, and dense residential landscaping means mosquito pressure can be very high — particularly in wooded neighborhoods of Suffolk County like Dix Hills, Commack, and Smithtown, along Nassau County waterfront communities, and in tree-canopied Westchester streets like those in Scarsdale, Chappaqua, and Larchmont.
Beyond the nuisance, mosquitoes in New York carry real public health threats. West Nile virus is detected in New York mosquito populations every summer, with human cases reported annually in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in New York State and is one of the most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in North America.
A professional barrier treatment targets the places mosquitoes actually live: the dense vegetation on your property where they rest during the day. We treat shrubs, low-hanging branches, ground cover, and shaded areas with a residual insecticide that continues killing mosquitoes for 3 to 4 weeks per application.
Most Long Island and Westchester homeowners start their program in May before mosquito populations build and continue monthly through October. This approach keeps mosquito activity 80 to 90 percent below untreated levels throughout the season.
The Bugs Stop Here offers seasonal mosquito programs across Suffolk County, Nassau County, Westchester County, The Bronx, and Rockland County. Call to schedule your first treatment and protect your family through summer.
Each treatment typically provides 3 to 4 weeks of protection. Most homeowners schedule monthly treatments from May through October for continuous coverage through the full mosquito season.
Yes when applied correctly. Keep children and pets indoors during treatment and for 30 minutes afterward as the product dries. Once dry the treated area is completely safe.
Eliminate standing water: empty birdbaths weekly, clean gutters, drill drainage holes in planters, and overturn containers. A container as small as a bottle cap can support a mosquito breeding site.
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