Cornerstone Pest Control

09/01/2026

Clutter doesn’t just take up space—it can give pests a place to hide. 🕷

Cardboard boxes, stacked storage, piles of paper, and rarely disturbed items can create ideal harborage areas for mice, spiders, cockroaches, and other unwanted pests.

A few simple prevention tips:
• Keep storage areas organized and off the floor when possible
• Swap cardboard boxes for sealed plastic totes
• Reduce clutter in basements, garages, attics, and utility areas
• Regularly check behind and underneath stored items for signs of activity

A little organization can go a long way toward making your home less inviting to pests—especially as we head into fall and more pests begin looking for shelter indoors.

08/26/2026

🎒 Back-to-school season isn’t just a transition for families—it’s a transition for pests, too.

As late summer begins to shift toward fall, ants, spiders, rodents, wasps and other pests start looking for food, shelter and eventually a warmer place to settle in.

🐁 Our latest blog shares a Back-to-School Home Pest Checklist with simple things you can do now to help keep unwanted guests outside, including:

- Checking gaps and entry points
- Trimming vegetation away from the house
- Addressing moisture problems
- Inspecting garages for rodent access
- Keeping an eye on late-season wasp activity

A little prevention now can make a big difference as cooler weather approaches. Check out the full blog for our seasonal pest checklist!

Use this back-to-school home pest checklist to keep ants, spiders, rodents, and stinging insects out as fall approaches.

08/13/2026

🏢 Shared Walls Can Mean Shared Pests

Living in a condo or apartment has its perks—but when it comes to pests, what happens next door doesn’t always stay next door.

🪳 Ants, cockroaches, mice, and other pests can move between units through surprisingly small gaps around pipes, utility lines, vents, walls, and shared spaces. A few simple prevention steps can help reduce the chances of unwanted visitors:

• Keep food stored in sealed containers and clean up crumbs and spills
• Take trash out regularly and keep bins tightly closed
• Report leaks or excess moisture quickly
• Seal gaps around plumbing, baseboards, windows, and doors where possible
• Pay attention to early signs like droppings, gnaw marks, insect activity, or unusual sounds in walls
• Don’t wait to report a pest problem—early action can help prevent it from spreading to neighboring units

✅ In multi-unit housing, pest prevention really is a team effort. The sooner an issue is identified and addressed, the easier it is to help keep the entire building protected.

08/11/2026

🦟 Why do mosquitoes seem to get worse in late summer?

If it feels like mosquito activity is ramping up again, there’s a reason. Late summer can create ideal conditions for populations to build quickly:

- Standing water adds up – Rain, irrigation, birdbaths, clogged gutters, and containers can all become breeding sites.
- Warm temperatures speed things up – Mosquitoes develop faster in warm weather, allowing new generations to emerge quickly.
- Humidity helps them thrive – Shady, damp areas around shrubs, landscaping, and wooded property edges give adult mosquitoes places to rest during the day.

Take a few minutes this week to walk your property and tip, toss, or drain anything holding water. And if mosquitoes are making it hard to enjoy your yard, our team can help reduce the population and keep activity under control.

08/06/2026

🚨Hot topic!

Late summer is when wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets become the most defensive—and there's actually a scientific reason why. 🐝

As their colonies reach peak size, these stinging insects work harder to protect their nests, making accidental encounters much more likely while mowing, gardening, or simply enjoying your backyard.

Our latest blog explains:
✔️ Why stinging insects become more aggressive this time of year
✔️ Where nests are commonly found
✔️ How to reduce your risk of getting stung
✔️ When it's safest to call a professional

Take a few minutes to learn what to watch for before your next outdoor project.

Learn why late-summer stinging insect behavior becomes more aggressive and how homeowners can stay safe around active nests.

08/04/2026

🦟🦟🦟 There's been a lot of news lately about mosquito-borne diseases, and we've had quite a few calls from concerned homeowners.

✅ Here's the good news: while mosquitoes can transmit diseases, that's nothing new—and at this time there have been no reported human or pet cases locally. There's no need to panic, but it is a good reminder to reduce mosquito populations around your home.

With yesterday's rain, standing water will create ideal breeding conditions, so it's likely we'll see mosquito activity increase over the next couple of weeks.

🙌 Our Mosquito & Tick Control Program is designed to dramatically reduce mosquito populations around your property. While no treatment can eliminate every flying insect, consistent applications provide a residual effect that keeps populations under control—and we're seeing excellent results for our customers this season.

If you'd like to enjoy your yard with fewer mosquitoes, give our team a call at 603-395-9200. We're happy to help!

Hampton and Derry are now the latest communities where mosquito batches have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon Virus.

07/30/2026

🧠 Pop Quiz!

Which of the following insects can remember human faces and become more defensive as their colony reaches its peak in late summer?

A. Carpenter Ant
B. Bald-Faced Hornet
C. House Fly
D. Earwig

Drop your answer in the comments before scrolling! We'll reveal the correct answer later today.

07/28/2026

☁️ Overcast skies don't just make for a cooler day—they can also mean more daytime insect activity.

Many stinging insects, mosquitoes, and even carpenter ants become more active when temperatures are a little milder and the sun isn't beating down. If you're noticing more wasps around your deck or mosquitoes in the yard today, you're not imagining it. 🦟🐝🕷

Give our team a call to help today! It's always easier (and safer) to address it before it becomes a bigger problem.

07/23/2026

Did you know? Mid-to-late summer is actually one of the busiest times of year for pest activity.

By this point in the season:
✅ Ant colonies are at their largest.
✅ Yellow jacket nests can contain thousands of workers.
✅ Mosquitoes have had multiple breeding cycles.
✅ Rodents are already beginning to explore places they'll use once temperatures cool.

Just because the hottest weather isn't here doesn't mean pest season is slowing down—it often ramps up.

Stay alert, especially around decks, sheds, landscaping, and your home's foundation.

07/21/2026

🔥 Did you know heatwaves don't just make people uncomfortable—they also make many pests more active?

🦟🐜 During stretches of hot, dry weather, ants, wasps, mosquitoes, and other common summer pests become more aggressive in their search for food, water, and shelter. That often means more unwanted visitors around your home and yard.

🐝🕷 Our newest blog explains why pest activity spikes during extreme heat, which pests to watch for, and what homeowners can do to reduce the risk before a small problem becomes a bigger one.

Learn why mid-summer pest pressure increases during heatwaves, which pests become most active, and how to protect your home and yard this summer.