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Typical Southold Pest Control Problems

Located near the tip of the Long Island Peninsula, Southold is a gorgeous seaside location. It contains multiple ponds, like Great Pond and Lily Pond, and also offers a view of the Long Island Sound via Horton Point. Like most things that seem perfect, there’s always a caveat. Rodents are also big fans of Southold, being one of the most common pest problems in the winter.  Mice and rats use their unique bone structures to squeeze through tiny gaps and cracks in homes. A small mouse can fit through a hole the size of a dime, and a rat can squeeze through one the size of a quarter. Once inside, they  chew up walls, destroy pillows or fabric to make nests, nibble on electrical wiring, contaminate food, and spread their waste everywhere. They can even spread diseases like rat bite fever, various hemorrhagic fevers, hantavirus, Lassa fever, tularemia, leptospirosis, and the plague. If you think you may have a rodent issue, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Call Fox Pest Control today for professional rodent removal services.

Fox Pest Control’s Pest Exterminator Service

Pests come in all shapes and sizes. From ants in your kitchen, to termites in your foundation, bug infestations are an inevitable part of homeownership on Long Island. Some bugs are just a nuisance, like silverfish or crickets which like dark damp places. Other pests like termites or rodents are cause for concern as they cause property damage and can carry disease. Whatever the pest problem you might have on Long Island, you came to the right place. Fox Pest Control is experienced at combating whatever Long Island pest might be bothering you.

Signs of a Pest Infestation

You might already know you have a pest problem. But here are a couple of the most common signs a pest control extermination look for on Long Island. 

• You can see the pest. The most common reason people discover they have a pest problem on Long Island is simply by observing it. It could be a mouse in your house, cockroaches skittering when you turn on the lights, or a swarm of hornets around a nest. In any case, it’s time to get rid of pests!
• Signs of activity. Pests are adept at hiding from us, so you won’t always spot them. Instead, you might notice signs of their presence such as rodent droppings or small piles of “saw dust”  resulting from termite or carpenter ant activity.

What You Need to Know About Pests

• Pests come in a large variety. On Long Island, the most common kinds of pests you’ll see around your home include:
  • Ants
  • Mosquitoes
  • Rodents
  • Carpenter ants
  • Spiders
  • Wasps
• Pests find their way in through any open, unsealed space. This includes cracks in the wood and gaps in the window or old weather stripping.  It’s important to get help from a professional exterminator because, depending on the species, they may create nests, contaminate food and water in your kitchen and bathroom, or cause damage to the inside of walls, electrical wiring, or other parts of the house.
• While some pests can cause home damage, many carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans. You must control mosquitoes and rodents as they are the most notorious for this.
• Spiders and wasps are famous for their venomous bite and painful sting. Extreme cases of spider bites or wasp stings can cause life-threatening reactions and hospitalization.

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