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A Wet Spring Just Set Up the Worst Mosquito and Tick Season in a Decade: What 2026 Quarterly Pest Plans Actually Cost
Spring 2026's heavy rain set up a brutal bug season across the Midwest and Northeast. Here's what mosquito and tick plans actually cost this year, what's in the tank, and the red flags to watch for before you sign.
Pest Control
Termite Swarm Season Showed Up Weeks Early in 2026: Why Formosan 'Super Termites' Are Spreading and What the $5 Billion Damage Risk Means for Your Home
Termite swarm season arrived two to three weeks early in some warm-winter regions this year. Here is what that means for your home, how to tell a swarmer from a flying ant, what treatment really costs, and why your homeowners insurance almost certainly will not cover the damage.
Pest Control
Spotted Lanternfly Quarantines Expand to 19 States in 2026: Why Homeowners Are Paying $400 to $1,200 for Tree Treatments Insurance Will Not Touch
Ohio went statewide in February and Maryland followed in March, pushing spotted lanternfly quarantines to 19 states plus DC. Here is what 2026 treatments actually cost, why homeowners insurance will not pay, and the spring scraping window you cannot afford to miss.
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