Protecting Westwood Shores Lake Properties
Westwood Shores is all about lake life. Quiet neighborhoods. Water access. Great place to retire or have a weekend getaway.
The pests didn’t get that memo though. Mosquitoes swarm near the water. Fire ants take over yards. Spiders build webs across every walkway. And if you’ve got a pier house or you’re close to the woods, rodents and wildlife are constant issues.
We’ve been handling pest control around Lake Livingston since 2006. We know what lake properties need.
The Pest Pressure in Westwood Shores
Mosquitoes From April to October
Living near Lake Livingston means dealing with mosquitoes. They breed in standing water, rest in vegetation around your property, and make it impossible to enjoy your deck or yard.
Our monthly mosquito program uses barrier treatments and In2Care breeding site eliminators. Reduces populations significantly so you can actually use your outdoor space.
Fire Ants in Sandy Soil
Westwood Shores has sandy soil – perfect for fire ants. They build mounds across yards, near docks, around driveways. Painful stings. Aggressive behavior. They spread fast.
Our Premium and Elite plans include fire ant treatment up to 20,000 sq ft. Quarterly applications keep them knocked down.
Spiders Everywhere
Orb weavers spanning walkways with massive webs. Wolf spiders on decks at night. Black widows under storage areas and boats.
Lake properties attract spiders because there’s abundant insect activity. We treat vegetation, under structures, and around foundations where spiders actually live.
Termites Threatening Structures
Humidity from the lake plus wood construction equals termite risk. Homes, cabins, pier houses, decks – all vulnerable.
We inspect, treat active infestations with Termidor, and install Sentricon systems for continuous monitoring and protection.
Rodents in Storage Areas
Mice and rats love lake properties. Plenty of food, water, and places to hide. They nest in storage rooms, chew through boxes, contaminate everything.
We trap inside structures, place bait stations outside, and seal entry points where possible.
What Westwood Shores Properties Need
Year-Round Lake Homes
Essential or Premium Plan works for most full-time residents. Quarterly treatments handle ants, roaches, spiders, and everyday pests. Premium adds rodent control and fire ant treatment.
Add mosquito service during warm months. Most year-round residents do this – makes a huge difference in quality of life.
Weekend and Vacation Homes
If you’re not there full-time, pests move in when you’re gone. Spiders take over. Rodents nest. Wasps build nests on your porch furniture.
Quarterly service keeps things under control between visits. We can time treatments around when you’re using the property.
Pier Houses and Waterfront Properties
Higher pest pressure near the water. Mosquitoes are relentless. Spiders love the environment. Moisture attracts carpenter ants and termites.
Premium or Elite Plan makes sense. More comprehensive coverage for the unique challenges of waterfront living.
Older Lake Homes
Westwood Shores has properties from different eras. Older homes often have gaps, moisture issues, and wood damage that pests exploit.
We treat for pests and identify problem areas. Heavy exclusion or repair work gets quoted separately.
Service Plans for Westwood Shores
Essential Plan
Quarterly treatments for ants, roaches, spiders, and common pests. Interior and exterior work. Web and wasp nest removal up to 15 feet. Re-service guarantee between visits.
Premium Plan
Everything in Essential plus exterior rodent stations, fire ant treatment up to 20,000 sq ft, and wasp nest removal up to 30 feet. Better for properties with ongoing pest pressure.
Elite Plan
Complete coverage. Everything above plus Sentricon termite monitoring and carpenter ant treatment. Total peace of mind.
Bundle mosquito control or lawn service and save 10% on both.
Common Pest Issues Around Westwood Shores
Wasps on Decks and Structures
Paper wasps, red wasps, mud daubers – they build nests under eaves, on porch furniture, around docks. Aggressive when disturbed.
We remove nests as part of regular service. Essential covers up to 15 feet, Premium and Elite up to 30 feet.
Ants Trailing Into Homes
Argentine ants, rover ants, odorous house ants – they follow moisture and food sources into kitchens and bathrooms.
We locate the colony, treat it directly when possible, and create barriers. Not just killing the trail you’re seeing.
Carpenter Ants Near Water
Big black ants that tunnel through wood. Common around lake properties with moisture problems, leaky pipes, or wood touching soil.
Carpenter ant treatment is included in Elite Plan. Additional service for Essential or Premium customers.
Wildlife Getting Into Attics
Raccoons, squirrels, possums – they find gaps in older homes and move right in. Tear up insulation, chew wires, leave a mess.
We trap, remove, seal entry points, and handle clean-up if needed.
Why Westwood Shores Trusts Us
We’ve been serving Lake Livingston properties since 2006. We understand the pest challenges specific to waterfront living.
Joey’s an Associate Certified Entomologist. Our team completes over 100 hours of training every year. We consult with Board Certified Entomologists on tough cases.
That level of expertise matters when standard treatments aren’t working.
Beyond Regular Pest Control
We also offer:
- Bed bug treatments
- Scorpion control programs
- German roach clean-outs
- Termite inspections for real estate
- Wildlife trapping and exclusion
- Lawn fertilization and weed control
Let’s Protect Your Lake Property
Call or text (936) 546-7493. We’ll come assess your property – no charge for inspections in our service area.
We’ll give you a clear recommendation based on your specific situation. No pressure, no generic sales pitch. Just honest pest control from folks who’ve been protecting Westwood Shores properties for almost 20 years.