Bees often get confused with other species of flying, stinging insects like wasps. Even among bees, there are several predominant species in the New York Metro area. •Honey Bees: These busy half-inch long insects have fuzzy dark yellow and black striped bodies and have a barbed stinger that can continue pumping venom even after the…
Bed bug infestations continue to rise in New York and on Long Island. Just 15 years ago, fewer than 25% of pest professionals had ever treated customers for bed bugs. Now rarely a day goes by that we don’t get at least one call for help getting rid of bed bugs. Expect a Spike in…
With warm weather finally coming to New York and Long Island, the buzz outside is back. Spring is when bees, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets proliferate. This is prime hive building and food gathering time for New York’s most common stinging insects. Don’t let your home or commercial property get infested. Keeping a sharp lookout…
Long Island, the New York Metro suburbs and even New York City itself is host to three common wood damaging insects. With spring finally here, termites, carpenter ants and carpenter bees are gearing up to take you on. Termite Infestations in New York and Long Island Termites are the most expensive of wood damaging insects…
A big ant can be a big problem. Carpenter ants look like regular pavement ants, but are a super-sized version. Make no mistake; these big ants do more than spoil a picnic. Their small cousins, known as pavement ants or sugar ants are a small annoyance, but carpenter ants are a destructive and expensive pest.…
Prevent bed bugs during the holidays. In addition to leftover turkey, you might have leftover guests in your house: bed bugs. Bed bugs are notorious hitch-hikers. Kids home from college and guests in from out of town could unwittingly bring bed bugs into your home. Once they are in, it is tough to get them…
Fall is when many infestations of mice and rats get started. Cold weather in the New York area is sending rodents scurrying to find a warm place to shelter. Here are some things to keep in mind: Don’t think your home or business is immune from rat and mouse infestations The age of your structure…
Stink bugs are a growing problem throughout the New York Metro area. These foreign invasive pests first arrived in Pennsylvania in the mid 1990’s, but have spread to nearly every state since then. Stink bugs are primarily an agricultural pest, but if they get into your home, you’ve got a stubborn problem. The fall months…
Bee problems and wasp infestations seem to get worse in the autumn. It is not your imagination. The chill of autumn slows most insects down, not these stinging pests. Bee and wasp activity increases as the days grow short. Bees and Wasps Are More Aggressive Now Bee colonies need to store enough food to get…
How to Choose a Pest Control Company Choosing a pest control company isn’t easy. They all say they are the best. But how do you really know? What criteria should you consider? Get past all the claims and look at the unbiased third party ratings, standards and reviews. Better Business Bureau: Knockout is accredited The…