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A faint scratch or quiet thump can grab your attention instantly, and it happens far more often than many homeowners expect. It’s easy to debate whether it’s a harmless movement in the house or something slipping through hidden spaces. These little mysteries tend to linger until you look closer. Different wildlife and pests have their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…