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Late summer, early fall pests affect Long Island, New York

By |2024-08-20T01:51:46+00:00August 16th, 2024|Ants, Articles, Bees, flies, mosquito, Rats, spiders, termites, Ticks, wasps, west nile virus|

Several common pests can affect long Island and surrounding areas during the summer months. Below are a few of those pests to watch, their behavior, and some tips to help you keep these pests at bay. Ticks: Long Island’s crawling with ticks, especially if you’re hitting the trails or your backyard’s got some trees. [...]

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There’s no silver lining with silverfish

By |2024-08-16T01:55:39+00:00February 8th, 2024|Articles, silverfish|

Have you ever been startled by a tiny wriggling fish in the corner of your closet, only to have it quickly dart away? Silverfish are small, wingless insects with a distinctive tapered, carrot-shaped body covered in silvery scales, giving them their name. Typically measuring between half an inch to one inch in length, they [...]

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Get your home ready for a pest-free winter

By |2024-08-16T02:07:14+00:00December 5th, 2023|Articles, beetles, boxelder bugs, overwintering pests, rodents, stinkbugs|

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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How to handle your mice situation

By |2024-08-16T02:09:17+00:00October 31st, 2023|Articles, house mice, rodents|

Having mice is bad news. Mice spread serious diseases, carry fleas, contaminate your home, gnaw through wiring, cause expensive structural damage, and pose serious risks. But we have some good news to go with that bad news. Becoming informed about mice will give you the upper hand at getting rid of mice for good! [...]

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Prepare for overwintering pests during the fall season

By |2024-08-16T02:11:59+00:00October 4th, 2023|bats, boxelder bugs, deer mice, elm leaf beetle, General pest control, house mice, multicolored asian lady beetle, overwintering pests, stinkbugs, western conifer seed bugs|

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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Pests are not invited to your vacation

By |2024-08-16T01:59:38+00:00August 17th, 2023|Articles, Bed Bugs, Ticks|

Any wonderfully-planned vacation can turn into a nightmare if pests are also traveling with you. And you definitely did not invite them to the party! While it’s true that pests are all over the world and you will definitely see some while you visit other locations, you definitely do not want to be spreading [...]

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Long Island insects get an early start to Spring thanks to warmer winter

By |2024-02-08T04:09:27+00:00May 1st, 2023|Aphids, Articles, Bees, Giant Swallowtail Butterfly, Gulf Coast Ticks, Southern Pine Beetle|

This past Winter, Long Island faced temperatures that were not too terrible. Even though temperatures dipped down to the “snowable” the snow arrived a bit late and didn’t stay for long. Some insects are getting Spring kicked-off early this year all thanks to the warmer winter on the island. A few types of insects are [...]

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Mosquito prevention can protect you and your family from disease

By |2024-08-16T02:15:57+00:00April 11th, 2023|Articles, General pest control, mosquito|

Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are common mosquitoes found throughout much of the world. Because they carry several diseases and can transmit diseases easily, these insects and their behavior are very dangerous. It’s important to understand how mosquitos behave and how they spread so that you can take preventive measures and avoid becoming [...]

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Rats and Rodents cause mayhem in New York

By |2024-08-16T02:16:58+00:00February 5th, 2023|Articles, General pest control, Rats, rodents|

Rats and rodents have been multiplying and infesting streets and homes in New York. So much is the mayhem that rats have made headlines in the New York Times and caused warnings from the Health Department. Several task forces have been created in order to control the rodent situation in the City. Though the [...]

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Spooky pests to watch out for

By |2024-08-16T02:21:35+00:00October 11th, 2022|Articles, bats, Bed Bugs, Rats, rodents, spiders|

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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