Bullfrog Pest Control – Long Island Pest Control https://bullfrogpest.com/ Comprehensive pest control, green preventive measures Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 Get your home ready for a pest-free winter https://bullfrogpest.com/get-your-home-ready-for-a-pest-free-winter/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:00:04 +0000 http://bullfrogpest.com/?p=805 It’s finally winter! The cold weather is here, the leaves have changed again and the holidays are around the corner. But before it gets too busy, let me be the knot on your finger and remind you about protecting your home from overwintering pests. In a previous post, we mentioned the science and anatomy of [...]

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]]> Spooky pests to watch out for https://bullfrogpest.com/spooky-pests-october/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:29:29 +0000 https://bullfrogpest.com/?p=1091 It’s that time of year when we tend to think of creepy and spooky pests for our home décor. But we should really be worried about real-life threats that creep and lurk in the dark. Below are some real-life pests to watch out for during October. Rats – These big, hairy, nocturnal rodents can [...]

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]]> Prepare for overwintering pests during the fall season https://bullfrogpest.com/prepare-overwintering-pests-fall-season/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:46 +0000 http://bullfrogpest.com/?p=747 Fall is here! It’s a time when leaves change, we change our home décor and coffee shops add a little more spice to their menu. But, that’s not the only thing that changes. Believe us when Bullfrog tells you that invasive pests will come knocking at your door. In a process called overwintering, these [...]

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]]> Creative critters creep through crevices https://bullfrogpest.com/creative-critters-creep-through-crevices/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:49:33 +0000 https://bullfrogpest.com/?p=874 Creepy crawleys are all a rage during October. Especially since it’s the beginning of overwintering. But overwintering is not the only reason critters enter. Also, many times, they do not discriminate on the season. Regardless critters will creep through the crevices as the title mentions, but the important thing is knowing what to do [...]

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]]> Rodents and their dangerous habit of chewing https://bullfrogpest.com/rodents-and-their-dangerous-habit-of-chewing/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:05:03 +0000 https://bullfrogpest.com/?p=825 Too cute to be forgotten...because...Oh the damage! Rats have been “chew” it all. I feel bad for them and their cousins. All of them. But I feel even more bad for humans. It’s no secret that rodents spend most of their lives chewing on things. But the impact of rodents chewing is [...]

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]]> Tiny termites do BIG damage https://bullfrogpest.com/tiny-termites-do-big-damage/ Mon, 12 May 2025 04:14:16 +0000 http://www.bullfrogpest.com/blog/?p=213 Termite season in New York is in full-swing and Bullfrog is busy gobbling up a healthy dose of these wood destroying suckers! Homeowners should be aware of the small soil born insects that stealthily form colonies, enter homes most often through structural breaches and feast 24 hr/7 days a week on all forms of wood, [...]

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]]> Watch out for common pests this spring https://bullfrogpest.com/watch-out-for-common-pests-this-spring/ Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:00:04 +0000 https://bullfrogpest.com/?p=1199 Carpenter Ants Carpenter ants are large, usually black, and often nest in damp or rotting wood around homes. They don’t eat the wood like termites but hollow it out for nesting, which weakens structures over time. Watch for fine sawdust piles and faint tapping sounds from inside walls. If you notice flying ants indoors [...]

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]]> Know the difference between ants and termites https://bullfrogpest.com/know-difference-ants-termites/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:50:29 +0000 http://bullfrogpest.com/?p=678 Winged ants and winged termites can be easily mistaken. It’s important to know the dangerous differences between the two because gaining this knowledge can save your home from termite damage. Winged ants have elbowed antennae, a narrow waist and its front wings are longer than its back wings. Winged termites, however, have straight antennae, a [...]

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]]> Top Signs of Termite Infestation https://bullfrogpest.com/top-signs-of-termite-infestation/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:25:12 +0000 http://bullfrogpest.com/?p=785 It’s spring and Termites are back! Yeah, it’s been cold a bit, but the season is turning and termites are starting to swarm. You can protect and prevent by watching or checking for the tell tale signs that termites may have infested your home. Here are the top signs that your home may be infected. [...]

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]]> Termites are back! https://bullfrogpest.com/termites-are-back/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:56:42 +0000 http://bullfrogpest.com/?p=714 Know the signs of a termite infestation Termites are back! Yes it can happen to you! With the coming of the months of March, April, May and the changing of a new season, 2017 has brought with it the homeowner’s ultimate nemesis. But, homeowners aren’t alone - commercial buildings are in danger [...]

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