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Pest Science & Prevention Insights

Research-backed articles on pest biology, prevention strategies, and home protection from our team of Cornell-educated entomologists and licensed wildlife biologists.

33 articles

Spring pest prevention checklist 2026 for Westchester County homeowners
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Spring Pest Prevention 2026: The Complete Westchester Homeowner Checklist

A complete spring pest prevention checklist for Westchester County homeowners in 2026. Termites, ants, mosquitoes, rodents, and wildlife — what to address now before each pest season peaks.

Michael Corsetti
Winged Eastern subterranean termite swarmers clustered near a Scarsdale home window during the 2026 spring swarm season
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Termite Swarm Season 2026: What Scarsdale Homeowners Must Do Before May Ends

NPMA forecasts heightened termite activity in 2026. Eastern subterranean termite swarmers are active now in Westchester County. Here is what a swarm means and what to do in the first 24 hours.

Michael Corsetti
Close-up of a blacklegged deer tick on a green leaf in Westchester County, highlighting 2026 tick season risk for Scarsdale homeowners
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2026 Tick Season Alert: Why This Year Is Worse for Westchester Homeowners

NY ranks #3 on Orkin’s 2026 Mosquito Cities list and the NYT calls this season already bad. Learn what the data means for Scarsdale and Westchester County tick risk this spring.

Michael Corsetti
Mosquito season timeline 2026 for Westchester County homeowners showing peak activity months
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Mosquito Season Timeline 2026: When to Start and Stop Treatment in Westchester

Month-by-month mosquito season guide for Westchester County homeowners in 2026. When to start treatment, peak activity windows, and when it’s safe to stop for the season.

Michael Corsetti
Westchester homeowner inspecting yard perimeter for tick habitat zones as part of a layered tick prevention strategy in Scarsdale, NY
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Tick Prevention 101: What Every NY Homeowner Needs to Know

Property modifications, professional treatment timing, personal protection protocols, and what to do after a tick bite — a complete tick prevention guide for Westchester County homeowners.

Michael Corsetti
Close-up comparison of carpenter ant and termite physical differences for Westchester homeowner identification
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How to Tell Carpenter Ants from Termites: A Scarsdale Homeowner’s Guide

Carpenter ants and termites cause different damage and require different treatments. Learn to tell them apart before calling a professional — and why it matters for Westchester homeowners.

Michael Corsetti