Mosquito & Tick Spraying on Long Island: What You Need to Know
Long Island has one of the highest rates of Lyme disease in the country. A professional mosquito and tick treatment program is one of the most important investments you can make for your family's health and your ability to actually enjoy your outdoor space.
Why Mosquito & Tick Control Matters on Long Island
Long Island's wooded neighborhoods, proximity to water, and deer population create ideal conditions for both mosquitoes and deer ticks. Suffolk County consistently ranks among the highest counties in New York State for Lyme disease cases. Beyond Lyme, deer ticks can transmit anaplasmosis and babesiosis, while mosquitoes carry West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
A professional treatment program dramatically reduces the tick and mosquito population in your yard — typically by 80–95% — allowing your family and pets to use the outdoor space safely throughout the season.
When to Start Spraying on Long Island
| Month | Treatment | Target |
|---|---|---|
| March – April | Early season tick treatment | Nymphal deer ticks emerging from leaf litter |
| May – June | Tick + mosquito barrier spray | Peak nymph tick season + mosquito season begins |
| July – August | Mosquito barrier spray (every 21 days) | Peak mosquito season |
| September – October | Fall tick treatment | Adult deer ticks most active in fall |
| November | Dormant tick treatment (optional) | Overwintering tick populations |
What Areas Are Treated?
A professional treatment targets the areas where ticks and mosquitoes actually live and breed — not just open lawn areas. This includes perimeter shrub beds and foundation plantings (where ticks harbor in leaf litter), wooded edges and tree lines, areas under decks and around sheds, and standing water sources where mosquitoes breed. Treating these harborage areas is far more effective than broadcast spraying open lawn.
Is It Safe for Kids and Pets?
Professional-grade products are applied at very low concentrations and are safe once dry — typically 30–45 minutes after application. We use EPA-registered products and follow all label requirements. We also offer organic and botanical treatment options for families who prefer a natural approach, using active ingredients derived from chrysanthemum flowers (pyrethrins) or essential oils.
How Much Does Mosquito & Tick Spraying Cost on Long Island?
Individual treatments typically range from $150 to $350 depending on property size. A full-season program (typically 6–8 treatments from April through October) ranges from $800 to $1,800 for most Long Island properties. Season programs are more cost-effective than individual treatments and ensure consistent protection throughout the season.
Protect Your Family This Season
Professional mosquito and tick treatment programs starting in spring. Serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, the Hamptons, and the North Fork.