Bumblebees and honeybees play a significant role in pollination and our overall ecosystem. Humans cannot live without bees. While we fear bees, we often forget the role they play in the foods we eat and the beauty of the gardens that surround us. Are honeybees the...
We know when you read the blog’s headline, you felt a little heebie-jeebies. Weevils summon up images of bugs in your food and pantry and make most homeowners feel unsanitary and unclean. Not true. What are Weevils? Weevils are a type of beetle with a longer snout....
Pantry pests may have been in your kitchen and pantry for some time. With summer behind us and fall winding down, we look to settling in for the winter. With that comes stocking up on wintry weather ‘comfort’ foods and cleaning out items not needed until next season....
Fall in the northeast is beautiful. The sun is still warm, and the skies are clear. Unfortunately, as humans, we hold on to the warmth, and so do pests. They, too, are looking for a warm environment indoors as the outdoor temperatures fall. According to Thoughtco.com,...
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...
The Capital Region has experienced heavy rain and flooding in recent months. When the ground is already saturated, heavy rain causes flooding, standing water, water damage, and a breeding ground for pests and mold. The silent and subtle damage from heavy rain. Many of...
Very few people escape mosquito bites when enjoying a summer evening concert, day hike in the woods, or BBQ at home. Often you can hear them buzzing before you experience the bite itself. What is a mosquito? Mosquitoes are pests that arguably are disliked by all...
On a beautiful summer day, you are sitting in the shade at the beach, and you are bombarded by tiny flying insects. Gnats are the culprit. The smell of your perfume, suntan lotion or just your natural scent draws the gnats to you. They are terribly annoying and often...
Pest Control Services provides property management companies and their tenants with a safe and healthy environment. However, when large numbers of people live or work in a building or on campus, the opportunity for pest infestation increases and transmission between...
The truth is quite simple. Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a significant health problem for New Yorkers. The three most common types found in New York State are the deer (black-legged) tick, the American dog tick, and the lone star tick. Only deer ticks can carry...
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