When homeowners search for tick and mosquito control in Central New York, they often assume the only option is a full-yard treatment. While that can be helpful in some cases, many homeowners are looking for a solution that’s more targeted, practical, and focused on the areas they actually use every day.
That’s where structural, perimeter-focused tick and mosquito treatments come in.
At Gannon Pest Control, this approach is designed to reduce tick and mosquito activity around your home’s exterior and high-use outdoor areas — helping you enjoy your space with confidence, without treating the entire yard.
What Is a Structural, Perimeter-Focused Tick & Mosquito Treatment?
A structural, perimeter-focused treatment targets the areas immediately surrounding your home, rather than applying products across the full lawn. These are the locations where ticks and mosquitoes are most likely to rest, travel, or enter living spaces.
Common treatment areas include:
Home foundations and exterior walls
Entry points such as doors and windows
Shaded areas near the structure, including mulch beds and foundation plantings
Patios, decks, walkways, and seating areas
Other outdoor spaces where people and pets spend time
By focusing on these zones, the treatment helps create a protective barrier around the structure, reducing pest pressure where it matters most.
Why This Approach Makes Sense for Many Homeowners
Protection Where You Actually Need It
Ticks and mosquitoes tend to be most noticeable close to the home — near entryways, patios, and walkways. A perimeter-focused approach helps reduce pest activity in these everyday areas, making outdoor routines more comfortable.
A More Targeted Use of Products
Instead of treating every square foot of lawn, structural treatments focus on specific, high-risk areas. This allows for a more intentional and efficient application while still providing meaningful protection.
Fewer Bites Around Doors, Patios, and Walkways
Mosquitoes often rest on shaded surfaces near structures, while ticks migrate from wooded or landscaped areas toward foundations. Treating these areas helps interrupt that movement before pests reach living spaces.
Well-Suited for Central New York Properties
Many homes in Central New York border wooded areas, stone walls, gardens, or shaded landscaping — ideal environments for ticks and mosquitoes. Structural treatments are especially effective for these property layouts, offering focused protection without full-yard coverage.
Peace of Mind for Families and Pet Owners
For families with children and pets, knowing that commonly used outdoor areas are protected can make a real difference. Perimeter-focused treatments support safer play, relaxation, and everyday activities around the home.
Not a Full-Yard Treatment — and That’s by Design
It’s important to understand that structural, perimeter-focused tick and mosquito treatments are not full-yard applications.
This service is ideal for homeowners who want:
Targeted tick and mosquito control near the home
A practical, preventative approach
Reduced pest activity in high-traffic areas
In some situations, additional services or recommendations may be appropriate. A professional evaluation can help determine the best solution for your specific property.
A Thoughtful, Practical Approach to Tick & Mosquito Control
Structural, perimeter-focused treatments are about being smart and intentional — focusing on prevention, comfort, and responsible pest management. By targeting key areas around your home, this approach helps homeowners enjoy their outdoor spaces with fewer interruptions from ticks and mosquitoes.
At Gannon Pest Control, we believe effective pest control starts with understanding your property, your concerns, and how you use your space.
Coming in 2026 from Gannon Pest Control
Gannon Pest Control is excited to introduce structural, perimeter-focused tick and mosquito treatments to Central New York in Spring 2026.
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