Researchers are projecting a plague of Cicadas called Brood X to hit several states including New York. The Brood X Cicadas are set to emerge by the millions by mid-May when temperatures rise and the temperature of the soil reaches 64 degrees. Brood X Cicadas are of the genus of Magicicadas (periodical cicadas) that [...]
Ants may not be the creepiest of pests around, and are even admired for their hard work in their colonies. Nevertheless, ants are still pests that can disturb your way of life and spread diseases. Watch out for ants having many opportunities and reasons to enter your home throughout the spring. Easy Access Ants [...]
Are you having a hard time getting rid of annoying flies? There can be many reasons why flies are still pestering you. It’s important to learn about the way flies behave in order to get rid of them, including the reasons why they are attracted to your home. There are three main species of [...]
It’s not a skunk! The stink bug can give off a foul odor to ward off predators, when it feels threatened or when humans step on them! That’s how they got their name. Stink bugs have piercing mouths. They are the shape of a shield, approximately 5/8 to ¾ inches tall and are native [...]
© CDC Head burrowing, blood sucking arachnids - need I say more? I actually should! It is summer when there is high chances of tick attacks. I was going to say activity, but really attack IS the activity they do. Their hobby is to burrow their heads under your skin and drink [...]
Expectation – Exterminating your ant infestation will take several treatments and an estimated time of completion will probably not work. Ant management requires dedication, investigation, communication, and many times, multiple techniques. Inspection - Each case of ant infestation is unique so your pest control technician will be able to customize your treatment plan according [...]
It’s no secret that ants have had a social structure since the beginning. As humans we seek to understand their world and we tend to study it a lot along with their behavior and anatomy. Ants are truly complex and in order for them to not invade your home, a complex system of treatment [...]
What NOT to do: We consult the internet a lot when comparing spider bites, but one of the things we shouldn’t do is compare insect or arachnid bites with other photos. Each person will react differently to spider bites, so photos are not a reliable source when trying to identify what kind of spider [...]
I caught myself a baby bumble bee…or not! What you are actually seeing out and about at your yard may be a carpenter bee. Carpenter bees are very physically similar to bumble bees. They are yellow and black, but have a shiny, black, hairless abdomen and are about 1 to 25 mm long. The [...]
A roach is a roach and it’s good as dead. For the longest it didn’t matter what kind of roach it was, because it would soon be annihilated. But, in reality, having roaches in your home is not ok. You can’t just stomp or try to treat on your own. You have to arm yourself [...]
