Pennsylvania Local Opens Mosquito and Pest Authority in State’s ‘Main Line’, South Jersey Coast

Due to growing demand even as the cooler months approach, Norton and McLaughlin share tips for Greater Philadelphia homeowners and businessowners to prepare for pests this season:

• Know How to Identify the Pests of the Season: Ticks, Spotted Lantern Flies and Mosquitoes – If you live near woods or regularly see wildlife in your yard, you are likely to see ticks, even after the summer ends. Low-lying ground cover and shrubs are prime spots, as ticks can easily attach to humans or animals. Adult Spotted Lantern Flies are easily recognizable, as they prefer to feed on "tree of Heaven" trees, but in early stages, they are jet black with white spots, growing to be red with white spots and black markings. Mosquitoes will likely find you before you find them but are most likely to appear after heavy rainfall or during humid days.

• Keep Your Yard Tidy to Less Appeal to Unwanted Pests – As a homeowner, there are many things you can do to help prevent an infestation – but a well-maintained yard is the best place to start. The best tips for tidying up your yard are to keep your lawn mowed, removing excess lawn clippings and to eliminate any standing water in toys, kiddie pools, tarps, planters, etc. as infestations can thrive in even the smallest buildup of water.

• Seek Out Reputable, Well-Rounded Pest Control Professionals vs. DIY Solutions – Although there are many products you can use yourself, a professional pest control service that is licensed, insured and certified is best trained to identify your problem and use the best methods to treat it in the best way possible. Professionals will properly identify the cause of the issues whether it be mosquitoes, ticks, Spotted Lantern Flies, or other pests, helping to make your yard less hospitable to these unwanted guests.

After 35 years in the real estate industry across Greater Philadelphia and owning his own business providing mold and mildew prevention in the area, Norton made the switch to the pest control industry to open his Mosquito and Pest Authority business last fall. Norton and McLaughlin make up their team of professional pest control experts in addition to Norton’s wife, Janet, a retired teacher of over 35 years. Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority of the Main Line’s services include inspection, evaluation and regular treatment for the elimination of mosquitoes, ticks and a wide range of other pests.

Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority of the Main Line is available to help customers with elimination of a wide range of pests – including mosquitoes, ticks, spotted lantern flies, ants, centipedes, earwigs, termites, bed bugs, rodents and more. A new offering this year, the Authority Advantage Bundle, combines the expert services of both brands together, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive solution for all-season pest prevention needs. Norton’s location offers the Authority Advantage Bundle to ensure homeowners have an option for protection for all pest control services – indoors and outdoors, providing the option to experience an all-inclusive level of service and peace of mind that their pest protection will last year-round.