Deer ticks in garden borders
Mulched borders, ground covers and stone walls hold humidity that ticks love. Border treatments and leaf-litter control reduce exposure while you garden.
Garden pest control
Protecting the gardens that define the Hamptons
Seasonal care for estate gardens, boxwood parterres, hydrangeas, privet hedges, orchards, lawns and kitchen gardens.
A well-kept East End garden is years in the making — and a single season of boxwood moth, Japanese beetles or grubs can set it back. Our garden pest programs are built for landscaped estates, formal plantings, vegetable and kitchen gardens, orchards and the privet hedges the Hamptons are known for.
We identify what's actually affecting your plants, time treatments to each pest's life cycle, and choose plant-appropriate, family- and pet-conscious options wherever possible.
We work alongside your team
We coordinate with landscapers, gardeners and estate managers — sharing schedules and observations so pest care fits the rest of your property's maintenance.
Common East End garden pests
What we treat in the garden
Aphids
Clusters on new growth of roses, viburnum and vegetables cause curling leaves and sticky honeydew. We monitor and treat with targeted, plant-appropriate products.
Japanese beetles
Metallic beetles skeletonize roses, linden, grapes and birch in early summer. Adult treatments are paired with lawn grub control to reduce next year's population.
Grubs (lawn damage)
White grubs feed on turf roots, causing brown patches that lift like carpet — and attract skunks and raccoons that dig. Preventive and curative grub programs protect the lawn.
Boxwood pests: leafminer & box tree moth
Boxwood leafminer causes blistered, yellowing leaves; box tree moth caterpillars can defoliate hedges quickly. We monitor through spring and treat at the right life stage.
Hydrangea & rose pests
Rose slugs, thrips, Japanese beetles, four-lined plant bugs and leaf spot pressures can mar signature plantings. We build a schedule around bloom time.
Spider mites
Hot, dry summers bring stippled, bronzed foliage on evergreens, arborvitae and annuals. Early detection and targeted treatments keep outbreaks in check.
Scale insects
Armored and soft scales on euonymus, holly, magnolia and fruit trees weaken plants slowly. Dormant-season and crawler-stage treatments are most effective.
Slugs & snails
Damp coastal nights mean ragged holes in hostas, lettuces and seedlings. We combine habitat changes with targeted baits placed with pets in mind.
Caterpillars & spongy (gypsy) moth
Spongy moth, tent caterpillars and others can strip oaks and ornamentals in spring. Egg-mass monitoring and timed treatments protect specimen trees.
Voles
Voles tunnel at the surface and girdle shrubs, bulbs and young trees, often under snow. We use exclusion, habitat reduction and targeted control.
Moles
Raised tunnels and mounds disrupt manicured lawns. We address moles directly and reduce the grubs and worms that draw them in.
Deer & rabbit deterrence
Deer browse hydrangeas, hostas and arborvitae; rabbits clip tender shoots. Rotating repellent programs and exclusion advice help protect plantings.
Garden services
Programs for every part of the grounds
Lawn grub control
Preventive and curative programs to protect turf roots and reduce animal digging.
Ornamental shrub & tree protection
Monitoring and treatment for boxwood, hydrangea, roses, evergreens and specimen trees.
Privet hedge care
Protection for the East End's signature privet hedges from mites, scale and leaf-feeding insects.
Vegetable & kitchen garden protection
Careful, edible-garden-appropriate options for raised beds, kitchen gardens and orchards.
Seasonal garden pest programs
Scheduled visits from spring to fall, timed to each pest's life cycle.
Seasonal calendar
The garden pest year
Spring
- • Boxwood leafminer & box tree moth monitoring
- • Spongy moth & tent caterpillar treatments
- • Aphid checks on new growth
- • Tick treatment in garden borders begins
Summer
- • Japanese beetle control on roses & ornamentals
- • Spider mite monitoring in hot, dry spells
- • Preventive lawn grub treatment
- • Slug & snail control after wet weather
Fall
- • Curative grub treatment where needed
- • Vole & mole control before winter
- • Deer repellent program rotation
- • Final tick border treatment
Winter
- • Dormant oil for scale insects
- • Spongy moth egg-mass inspection
- • Vole damage checks under snow
- • Plan next season's program with your landscaper
Keep your garden looking its best
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