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Pest control in East Lake

Mosquitoes, fire ants in sunny lawns, termites and rodents are the pests East Lake homeowners call about most. We treat the yard and the house together.

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About East Lake

East Lake, on Atlanta’s east side near the Decatur line, is home to East Lake Golf Club and its lakes, the redeveloped Villages of East Lake community, and East Lake Park. The unincorporated Candler-McAfee area to the south is covered here as well.

Looking for an exterminator in East Lake? We handle mosquitoes, fire ants, subterranean termites and other common pests in homes across East Lake.

Also covered on this page: Candler-McAfee (unincorporated DeKalb, nearby).

Tudor-style clubhouse reflected in a lake at sunset

Property characteristics

  • Early-1900s homes and mid-century ranches
  • Mixed-income apartments and townhomes
  • Newer infill homes on slabs

Local environmental conditions

  • Golf-course lakes and ponds
  • Large expanses of sunny turf, the habitat fire ants prefer
  • Park woodland

Common pest problems in East Lake

  1. Mosquitoes

    Nearby water and residential containers.

  2. Fire ants

    Sunny lawns and park edges.

  3. Subterranean termites

    Older homes and wooden fences.

  4. Rodents

    Mature trees and food sources.

  5. Spiders

    Garages and crawl spaces.

Seasonal considerations

Fire ant mounds rise after spring and fall rains. Mosquito pressure lasts from spring until the first frost.

Month-by-month Atlanta pest calendar

Prevention for East Lake properties

  • Broadcast fire ant bait across the whole lawn, not just the visible mounds
  • Clean gutters and check yard containers weekly
  • Keep firewood off the ground and away from walls

Pest control services for East Lake

East Lake pest control FAQ

Do the golf course lakes cause my mosquito problem?

Large managed lakes with fish usually produce fewer mosquitoes than you’d expect. Asian tiger mosquitoes typically come from small containers near homes.

Should I treat fire ants on my own lawn?

You can, using bait spread across the whole lawn on a dry day, followed by mound treatments near play areas. Follow the label exactly, especially around children and pets.

Do the lakes mean more snakes and wildlife near homes?

Water and green space attract wildlife. Wildlife issues fall under Georgia DNR rules, but reducing rodents and closing crawl-space gaps also makes your yard less attractive to animals that hunt them.

Nearby areas

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Inside I-285 (the Perimeter) Neighborhood or city we cover · Schematic, not to exact scale

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Tell us what you’re seeing at your East Lake home and where. We’ll talk through the likely pest and confirm whether your street is in our service area.

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