Built on Deep Roots
Pierce Downer is one of the oldest settled parts of the village, and its housing reflects that history: a mix of original bungalows, mid century homes and newer teardown rebuilds sitting side by side on the same gridded blocks. Deep lots and a mature tree canopy are a hallmark of the area.
Original bungalows and older homes often have aging foundations, older wood framing and small gaps that have developed over many decades, all of which give termites, carpenter ants and mice an easier way in.
Deep, tree canopied lots shelter carpenter ants, ticks and spiders, and shade helps mosquitoes rest during the day.
A mix of old and new construction on the same block means pest pressure can vary house to house, so what your neighbor deals with is not always what you will see.