Mice and rats
Fall and winter rodent work for basements, garages and attics, with entry-point repair.
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Mahoning Avenue to Mill Creek Park
Pest Control in West Side, Youngstown, OH
Pest inspections, treatment and sealing for West Side homes, from pre-war blocks near Fellows Riverside Gardens to the 1950s Cape Cods and ranches of Rocky Ridge.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
52%of Garden District homes built before 1940
1950swhen half of Rocky Ridge homes were built
24/7phone line for West Side pest calls
Quick answer
West Side pest control in Youngstown depends on which part of the West Side you live in. The Garden District and the older blocks of the Upper West Side are mostly pre-war homes, while much of Rocky Ridge was built in the 1950s. Many streets back onto Mill Creek Park. We match the inspection to the house and the yard, then treat and seal only where it is needed.
Most West Side calls are about mice in fall, ants and wasps in summer, and termite checks when a home is sold. Call (888) 752-0103 and tell us your street, the age of the house if you know it, and what you have seen.
The West Side
West Side neighborhoods, streets and parks
Neighborhoods. The city's 2010 Citywide Plan names Belle Vista, Kirkmere, Salt Springs, Schenley and Steelton as West Side neighborhoods, and describes Kirkmere as suburban-type development. Neighborhood plans written with the city also cover the Upper West Side, Rocky Ridge and the Garden District.
Mahoning Avenue. This commercial corridor runs through the area. It is the southern edge of the Upper West Side, the northern edge of Rocky Ridge and it cuts through the middle of the Garden District.
Park edges. Mill Creek Park borders Rocky Ridge on the south and east, and its plan notes the park backs onto many streets and yards. Fellows Riverside Gardens and Mill Creek Park form the east and south edges of the Garden District.
Other landmarks. Interstate 680 is the Garden District's northern edge and crosses the corner of the Upper West Side. Kirkmere Park sits at Kirk Rd and Brunswick Rd.
Home age
How old are West Side homes?
Census figures reported in city neighborhood plans. Older homes usually have more settled gaps for pests to use.
Services
Pest services for West Side homes
Pick the service that matches what you are seeing. Each page explains the process in detail.
Ants
Baits for sugar and pavement ants, plus a moisture and wood check for carpenter ants.
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Wood-destroying insect inspections for West Side home sales and peace of mind.
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Yard treatment and standing water checks for homes near Mill Creek Park.
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Web removal and targeted treatment in basements, garages and window wells.
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Nests in soffits, sheds and the ground. Honey bee swarms go to a beekeeper when possible.
Learn moreHome sealing
Closing gaps at the foundation, sill, vents and pipes so pests cannot return.
Learn moreOngoing home service
Seasonal visits that cover the most common pests through the year.
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Our process
Steps in a West Side pest visit
Yard and outside walls
We walk the lot line, especially any edge that meets the park, then the foundation, sill, vents and garage.
Inside the house
Basement, kitchen, baths and attic. In pre-war homes we pay extra attention to the sill and old pipe openings.
Targeted treatment
A licensed applicator treats only where the pest is, following the label. Kids and pets stay away from treated areas as directed.
Seal and recheck
We close the gaps we found and return to check traps and monitors until activity stops.
Homeowner tips
Do and don't for keeping pests out of a West Side home
Do
- Seal small holes with steel wool and caulk before fall, as the CDC suggests
- Keep firewood and leaf piles away from the house, especially at a park edge
- Empty saucers, buckets and clogged gutters where mosquitoes breed
- Fix leaks and damp wood that draw carpenter ants
- Store pet food and birdseed in sealed bins
Don't
- Rely on bug bombs or foggers, which rarely reach pests hiding in walls
- Plug a hole while wasps are still using it
- Try to remove a large wasp or hornet nest yourself
- Put loose rodent bait where kids or pets can reach it
- Ignore mud tubes on the foundation
Service area
ZIP codes and nearby areas we serve from the West Side
St. Christine School on S. Schenley Ave uses ZIP code 44511. We serve all of these Youngstown ZIP codes:
- 44502
- 44503
- 44504
- 44505
- 44506
- 44507
- 44509
- 44510
- 44511
- 44512
- 44514
- 44515
- 44555
Close by, see our pages for Austintown, Brier Hill, the South Side across Mill Creek Park, and Downtown Youngstown.
FAQ
West Side homeowners ask us
My yard backs onto Mill Creek Park. What pests should I expect?
Wooded edges suit ticks, mosquitoes, wasps and wildlife, so park-side yards can see more of them than other blocks. That is not a sure thing. Keeping a mowed strip along the edge, clearing brush and leaf litter and removing standing water all help.
Are pre-war Garden District homes harder to keep mice out of?
Usually they need more sealing work. More than half of Garden District homes were built before 1940, and decades of settling open gaps at the sill, foundation and old pipe holes. The CDC notes a mouse can fit through about 1/4 inch, so we check those spots closely.
Do 1950s Rocky Ridge homes have different pest issues?
The pests are mostly the same, but the weak spots shift. Cape Cod and ranch homes often have garage door seals, dryer vents, knee walls and crawl or slab edges to check, rather than old stone foundations. The inspection is adjusted to the house.
When do West Side homes see termite swarmers?
OSU Extension notes that eastern subterranean termites swarm in Ohio in spring and early summer. Swarmers or piles of shed wings near a window or basement door are a reason to book a termite inspection. Mud tubes on the foundation are another sign.
Is pest treatment safe with kids and pets at home?
Our treatments are applied by Ohio-licensed applicators following the product label. The technician will tell you which areas to keep kids and pets away from, and for how long. Tell us about pets, fish tanks or allergies before the visit.
Schedule a West Side pest inspection
Pre-war or post-war, park-side or not, we will find what is getting in and how to stop it. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Pest Control Youngstown OH is a locally owned pest control company. Treatments are applied by Ohio-licensed applicators following the product label.
Sources
- City of Youngstown, Youngstown 2010 Citywide Plan (West Side Planning District)
- YNDC and City of Youngstown, Garden District Neighborhood Action Plan
- YNDC and City of Youngstown, Upper West Side Neighborhood Action Plan
- YNDC and City of Youngstown, Rocky Ridge Neighborhood Action Plan
- City of Youngstown, Park facilities list
- Diocese of Youngstown, Schools contact list
- CDC, How to Seal Up to Prevent Rodents
- OSU Extension, Eastern Subterranean Termite
- Ohio Department of Health, West Nile Virus