Common household pests challenge homeowners regularly and throughout the seasons. While the pests seasonally change, identification, treatment, and prevention are foremost in keeping your pets, home, and family free from infestation. It all starts with identification, but don’t worry. A…
Fleas are more common than you think and can be found in all 50 states. Pets that rarely venture outdoors can pick up fleas and bring them inside your home. Outdoor cats are notorious for picking up fleas and bringing…
Carpenter bees appear and become active beginning in mid-spring through summer. These bees live up to their name because they drill perfectly round holes in exterior wood structures, dead trees, woodpiles, fences, and decks. Homeowners may overlook a simple round…
Mosquitoes are an unpleasant side effect of summertime outdoor living. Backyard BBQs, swimming, picnicking, and late-night bonfires can be frustrating when mosquitoes arrive. But that high pitch buzz gives them away, and nothing is worse than laying in bed and…
Bees and spring are in the air! Now that spring has arrived and flowers are blooming, it is time to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, bees can present a problem, especially if you are allergic. So how do you get rid…
Keeping rodents out of your home this winter can be challenging. Today, in Upstate New York, we are in the center of a nor’easter pounding with snow and wind. Mice and rodents are looking for shelter. The few weeks of…
Termites can cause significant damage to your home. These tiny pests cost homeowners billions of dollars yearly for home repair, reconstruction, and pest control services. Unfortunately, termites are tenacious and can remain unseen. If you find termites or any signs…
To get the most out of your pest control service, it is best to work with the technicians and understand what they do. Some companies will give you a list of things to do before their arrival. This ensures the…
What attracts cockroaches is one of the most common questions we are asked. Public opinion is that cockroaches only appear in dirty environments, but that is not entirely true. Let’s talk about cockroaches and learn how to keep your home…
Mice find their way into unseen areas of your home, such as within the walls, attic (insulation), basements, and garages. This time of year, they are looking for a place to spend the winter, and a home within your walls…