Spring pests are part of nature’s awakening after the long winter. Warmer temperatures and standing water from heavy rain wake up pests and send them looking to mate and for food and shelter. April is National Pest Management Month (NPMM), according to Pestworld.org....
Upstate New York is a beautiful and seasonal section of the northeast. New York weather creates cold nights and warm fall days, but this past week has delivered late spring-like temperatures topping off into the mid-70s. As humans, we were given a lease on life to...
Storms are more potent and less forgiving these days. Storm damage creates an easy entry into your home for pests and nuisance wildlife. Downed trees and power lines litter our streets and neighborhoods. The storm damage to homes is not always visible yet present....
Early fall mornings bring cool temperatures that even a warm afternoon sun cannot affect. In upstate New York, we are always reluctant to close up our homes until we absolutely must, and that makes for easy entry for common fall pests. Take caution this fall Living an...
Small cracks and drafts create an easy entry point for pests and wildlife. Pests are so much smarter than we think. We rarely give them credit for entering our homes so silently. We place traps in plain sight or spray where we think bees are hanging around our outdoor...
It is late summer in the Northeast, and many insects, pests, and wildlife turn their thoughts and energy toward preparing for winter. Cluster flies are one of the most notorious. Homeowners will begin to see them from this point on. Why are they called cluster flies?...
It is hard to believe it is spring in Upstate New York. We have been bouncing between 25 degrees and 62 degrees for a few weeks and that confuses nature. Spring awakens the hibernating wildlife and dormant insects and pests. Where are these insects coming from? We...
The bugs think it's spring! Yes, sudden, unexpected warm weather can affect common household pests, and some nuisance wildlife. In a large section of the northeast this past weekend, some cities experienced temperatures between 65-75 degrees. This warm gift to humans,...
Last week we discussed Keeping your garage free from pests and nuisance wildlife. Now we will focus on the attic. The attic often times provides a warm and safe environment for pests and nuisance wildlife. Here, they can come and go via open access areas in the attic,...
Earlier this month we talked about the various types of flies that are active in and around our homes and businesses. These include fruit flies, drain flies and cluster flies. This week we will take a look at cluster flies, what they are, and how to best prevent their...
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