Eco Shield

Many people deal with overwintering pests, which emerge in the spring after spending the winter indoors. Most assume these pests are coming in, but in reality, they are actually exiting. Stinkbugs, ladybugs, beetles, and cluster flies do not have the ecosystem to thrive indoors, so they make their way outside as temperatures rise.

Spring in Kent Island: A Season for Pests

Spring in Kent Island brings longer days and delightful weather, but it also marks the peak season for termites, mosquitoes, and ticks. Fortunately, Jon Street of EcoShield Pest Solutions is a leading expert in managing these troublesome pests.

Below the Surface: The Threat of Termites

Deep within the soil, there are approximately ten colonies of subterranean termites per acre. Each colony can contain up to 200,000 termites, all consuming wood—including limbs, fences, firewood, mulch, and even the framing of homes, sheds, and other buildings. They can even eat drywall.

“Termites swarm in the spring, causing billions of dollars in damage. Wherever there is wood-to-ground contact, there could be termites,” Street explains. “People often discover these problems when buying or selling a home, but by then, the damage is already done. That’s why year-round inspection, treatment, and protection are essential.”

EcoShield targets and eliminates termite colonies by installing active bait stations underground. To protect against ants, spiders, and other common pests, EcoShield also performs a full foundation power spray. “Our licensed technicians treat the home thoroughly, paying special attention to entry points. We also apply granules 30 feet into the yard,” Street adds.

Buzz Buzz Buzz: Mosquito Control

Summer evenings can be spoiled by biting mosquitoes, which may carry and spread West Nile virus. Fogging offers immediate relief. Street’s team fogs areas where the lawn meets the tree line, as well as bushes and tall grass. This process is recommended every 21 days.

EcoShield also offers the In2Care Mosquito Station, a bucket of water with a landing/resting site that attracts mosquitoes ready to lay eggs. Using innovative, eco-friendly solutions, the station contaminates mosquito eggs with larvicide powder, effectively spreading the killing agent to breeding sites. These buckets are serviced every 21–30 days.

Tiny Ticks, Big Problems

Ticks may be tiny—deer ticks are the size of a pinhead—but they can be dangerous, as they may carry and transmit Lyme disease. They hide in trees, bushes, and tall grass, waiting to drop onto or cling to a passing person or animal.

Street advises that the most effective yard treatment is fogging. When combined with granulation treatment, it provides maximum protection. “The service we offer is second to none. EcoShield team members hold turf licenses, allowing us to extend our treatment into the yard for greater protection.”

EcoShield Pest Solutions offers integrated pest management with customized solutions for every property.

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