County guide
Pest activity in Putnam County
Lakes and reservoirs, extensive forest, rocky terrain, converted seasonal cottages and newer wooded subdivisions.
Putnam County is heavily wooded and dotted with lakes, reservoirs and wetlands. Many neighborhoods grew from summer lake communities into year-round housing, which means a large number of homes are compact, close to water and built on or near ledge and shallow soil.
Those conditions favor moisture-related pests. Carpenter ants, spiders, mosquitoes and overwintering insects are common complaints, and properties bordering woodland see steady tick pressure and heavy fall rodent activity.
Most common pests here
Carpenter Ants
Large black ants that excavate damp or damaged wood.
Mice
House mice and deer mice move indoors as nights get cold.
Ticks
A genuine Hudson Valley concern, from lawn edges to leaf litter.
Mosquitoes
Breeding happens closer to the house than most homeowners expect.
Spiders
Usually harmless, but a sign of what else is around.
Wildlife
Squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks and groundhogs around the home.
Seasonal note
Mosquito pressure peaks near lakes and wetlands in July and August; mice and wildlife dominate fall and winter calls.
Communities in Putnam
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