Indoor Pests

  • 4 Things To Do If You Hear Scratching in Your Walls

    Scratching in the walls is never a good sign. No, you’re not living in a horror movie – but you probably do have pests living in your walls. If you hear scratching in your walls at night, it could be mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, bats, termites, carpenter ants, or even roaches. They tend to come…

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  • Is There a Way to Prevent German Cockroaches?

    German cockroaches — the small, tan roaches you might spot scurrying in your kitchen — are among the hardest pests to keep at bay. Their ability to slip through tiny cracks, hide in obscure spots, and produce egg cases housing 30–50 nymphs makes early prevention your strongest defense. Compared to larger species like American or…

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  • Can Bed Bugs Live in a School or Dorm?

    So, you’ve sent the kids off to prep school or college. You’ve taught them life skills like independence and how to get along with (and manage conflict with) all kinds of people in their dorm. But have you prepared them for the worst roommates of all? Bed bugs are tiny insects that feed on the…

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  • Are Odorous House Ants Hard To Get Rid Of?

    When it comes to common pests found in East End homes at this time of year, seeing a few house ants may seem like no big deal. They don’t bite and they won’t chew through your walls. They’re easy to dismiss or ignore. But are they really as harmless as they might seem? The problem…

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  • Why New Homeowners Need to Have a Termite Inspection

    Purchasing a home is stressful enough. No one wants to find unpleasant surprises after closing the sale and taking possession of the keys. That is why a home inspection – specifically a termite inspection by a pest control professional – is so crucial. Without a thorough inspection, termite damage may go unseen and cause serious…

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  • Travel and Bed Bugs

    Bed bugs are a souvenir no one wants to bring home from a trip. Recent headlines from Paris have reignited fears of encountering these blood-sucking menaces while traveling. You don’t have to let concerns about bed bugs ruin your travel plans. There are common sense precautions you can take to protect yourself when you’re on…

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  • Tips on How to Identify and Prevent a Rodent Infestation

    No one wants to discover a rodent in their house. Mice and rats are unwelcome pests that contaminate food, carry diseases, and cause property damage. If you see a single rodent, you may wonder if there are more nearby… and if you may be dealing with an infestation. The best prevention of an infestation is…

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  • How Do Insects Survive Winter?

    It’s commonly believed that cold weather kills off insects and, once temperatures dip below freezing, bugs are no longer a problem. While you may not see many insects on an icy winter day, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re gone. Are There Insects in Winter? A surprising number of pest species live through the winter.…

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  • What You Should Know About Crickets

    In some countries, crickets are considered good luck. Because of their ability to reproduce prolifically, they are a symbol of abundance and prosperity. In these cultures, finding a cricket in your home is an auspicious sign, thought to be a harbinger of good fortune. In most of the United States though, these chirping orthopterans are…

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  • Mistakes Homeowners Make That Attract Roaches in the Fall

    They’re smart, difficult to eradicate, and – as a species – will probably outlive us all. Yes, we’re referring to cockroaches. These prolific pests can produce hundreds of offspring during their lifetime, and they can live for nearly a year… a robust lifespan for an insect. You might think that cold weather would reduce their…

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