keep pests outside-where they belong
At Custom Lawns, we now offer professional Perimeter Pest Control designed to stop insects before they enter your home. This service creates a protective barrier around your foundation, targeting common crawling pests and helping keep your home comfortable and pest-free year-round.
If you’re tired of ants in the kitchen, spiders in the basement, or bugs sneaking inside, our perimeter treatments are a smart, preventative solution.
What is perimeter pest control?
Perimeter Pest Control is a proactive approach to managing common household pests by treating the exterior of your home, rather than reacting to problems once pests are already inside. The goal is to create a protective barrier around your home that helps stop pests at their most common entry points.
Instead of interior treatments, this service focuses on where pests live, travel, and attempt to enter, helping reduce indoor pest activity before it begins.
Our perimeter treatments are applied to key exterior areas, including:
- Foundation walls
- Entry points (doors, windows, utility penetrations)
- Mulch beds and soil adjacent to the home
- Common pest harborage areas
By treating these areas, we stop pests before they get inside, reducing the need for interior sprays.
pests we commonly control
Our perimeter treatments help manage many common household pests, including:
- Ants
- Spiders
- Earwigs
- Centipedes & millipedes
- Crickets
- Other crawling insects
This service is preventative and proactive, helping reduce pest pressure around your home throughout the season.
safe, effective treatments
We use professional-grade products applied by trained technicians. Our treatments are:
✔ Applied responsibly and according to label guidelines
✔ Designed with families and pets in mind
✔ Focused on exterior-only applications whenever possible
Our goal is effective pest control with minimal disruption to your home and lifestyle.
seasonal & Ongoing protection
Pest activity around the home changes throughout the year as temperatures, moisture levels, and seasonal conditions shift. Because pests are constantly moving and reproducing, perimeter pest control is most effective when it’s maintained on a consistent, seasonal schedule rather than treated as a one-time service.
Designed Around Pest Seasons
As the seasons change, different pests become more active. Ongoing perimeter treatments help address these fluctuations by maintaining a protective barrier during peak activity periods, helping reduce pest pressure before it increases.
Maintaining a Continuous Barrier
Exterior treatments naturally wear down over time due to weather, irrigation, and environmental exposure. Routine service helps refresh the protective barrier around your home so pests are less likely to re-establish between visits.
Adjusts to Weather & Conditions
Rainfall, heat, and humidity can all influence pest movement. Seasonal service allows treatments to be adjusted based on current conditions, providing more consistent protection throughout the year.
Long-Term Prevention
Ongoing perimeter pest control focuses on prevention, not just short-term relief. By staying ahead of pest activity, this approach helps reduce recurring issues and supports a more reliable, long-term solution.
natural pest control Option available
For customers who prefer a more plant-based approach, Custom Lawns offers a natural pest control option for mosquito, flea & tick, and perimeter pest services. This option uses botanical ingredients and is designed for customers seeking an alternative to traditional treatments.
Natural products can perform differently than traditional treatments. They typically require more frequent applications and may have a shorter residual, but can be an effective option when applied consistently throughout the season.
Ask our team about natural treatment options when requesting your quote.
why choose custom lawns for pest control?
When you choose Custom Lawns, you get more than just a treatment—you get a trusted local company that already cares for your property.
✔ Experienced, professional technicians
✔ Consistent scheduling & communication
✔ Convenient add-on to your existing lawn care plan
✔ Local company you already know and trust
Looking for complete outdoor protection? We also offer Mosquito Control and Flea & Tick Control services to help protect your yard and outdoor spaces throughout the season.
frequently asked questions
How often is perimeter pest control needed?
Perimeter pest control is most effective when applied on a seasonal, ongoing schedule. Exterior treatments naturally wear down due to weather and environmental exposure, so routine service helps maintain a consistent protective barrier around your home.
what pests does perimeter pest control help with?
Perimeter pest control helps manage common crawling insects such as ants, spiders, earwigs, centipedes, millipedes, and crickets. This service focuses on reducing pest pressure around the exterior of the home.
Does perimeter pest control include interior treatments?
This service is primarily exterior-focused and designed to prevent pests from entering the home. Interior treatments are typically not needed when a strong exterior barrier is maintained, but recommendations may vary based on pest activity.
Is perimeter pest control safe for families and pets?
Yes. Treatments are applied by trained technicians using professional products according to label guidelines. Applications are focused on exterior areas and are designed with families and pets in mind.
When is the best time to start perimeter pest control?
Perimeter pest control can be started at any time, but early-season treatments (spring) are ideal for preventing pests from becoming established as activity increases with warmer weather.
How long does it take to see results?
Many customers notice a reduction in pest activity within 24-72 hours after treatment. Ongoing service provides the most reliable, long-term results by preventing pests from re-establishing around the home.
Do I need to be home during the service?
In most cases, you do not need to be home for exterior perimeter treatments. Our technicians can complete service as scheduled and leave any necessary notes or updates.
will perimeter pest control completely eliminate all pests?
No pest control service can guarantee complete elimination. However, consistent perimeter pest control helps significantly reduce pest activity and lowers the likelihood of recurring issues inside the home.