It is baby time in nature. Spring is a time of birth as the world around us blooms. Mother nature is active as animals come out of hibernation and begin to reproduce. From April to June you may see more nuisance wildlife active at dusk and dawn, foraging for food to...
Skunks. Just the word makes people nervous. Early in the morning or late in the evening, you catch the scent of a skunk. Rarely do we see them, but we indeed do smell them! What is a skunk? “Skunk (family Mephitidae), also called polecat, is a black-and-white mammal...
Commercial pest control differs from residential pest control by size and definition. Commercial spaces are often larger and attract different pests and possibly nuisance wildlife. Businesses are prone to cockroaches, mice, and rats. Predominantly because of where...
Mice are out and about looking for shelter and food. You may not see them or hear them often, but they are acting under cover of night. There are many misnomers about mice, so we thought we do just a simple Q&A and share some FAQs as asked to our staff and...
Squirrels are arguably the most common form of wildlife living in and around our homes and businesses, especially in Upstate New York and other rural areas. They tend to avoid big city life but can be found in smaller urban cities. Let's talk about squirrels....
Ice and snow are part of living in the Northeast. While the falling snow is beautiful, it can damage your home’s structure allowing pests to search for warmth and food. Prevention and preparedness happen in the fall as we see signs of winter ahead. Heavy snow on the...
Did you just say, “include pest control?” Yes, we did! Pest control as a New Year's Resolution is important considering most Americans list 3-5 resolutions regarding their health. Pest control never makes a single list. It doesn’t even make the top fifty resolutions....
An attic cleanout is seldom on the mind of most homeowners. Many are primarily concerned with their basements. Basements tend to be at the forefront of a homeowner's mind fearing flooding, mold, and damage to stored items such as memorabilia and furnishing in finished...
Make a checklist before you begin packing up your beach chairs and lawn furniture. A simple checklist will ensure you have secured both the outside and inside of your summer home or lake house from pest or wildlife invasion. Prepare the outside of your summer home The...
Rabbits, often called wild rabbits, are a staple in most of our backyards. But, while we see them lying in the grass on a sunny afternoon, they can be dangerous and damaging to your home and family. What are wild rabbits? Most wild rabbits are called cottontails and...
The Dangers of the Bald-Faced Hornet
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What is the most annoying pest?