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GivingTuesday

Join Thomas Pest Services this GivingTuesday! Support local causes and spread kindness while protecting your home from pests.

Acorns Signal A Bad Lyme Disease Season

Learn how acorn production affects Lyme Disease risks in the Capital Region and Adirondacks. Contact us for expert pest prevention services

Don’t Ignore Ants

Learn why ignoring ants is a mistake and find effective solutions with expert advice to ensure a pest-free environment.

Nuisance Ants or Carpenter Ants

Gain insights into controlling carpenter ants and safeguarding your property with effective strategies and expert advice, ensuring a pest-free...

Eliminating ant infestations

Conquer ant infestations with proven techniques and expert guidance, ensuring a pest-free environment with our comprehensive strategies.

Pest identity

Unveil the secrets of household pests! Identify and eliminate invaders with expert guidance or trust Thomas Pest Services for comprehensive solutions.

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Don’t Let Spring Invaders Ruin Your Garden!

Prepare your garden for a fruitful season with expert tips! Learn about plant pairings, pest management, and the benefits of attracting helpful...

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Weather Impact on Carpenter Ants

The anticipation of summer weather and the exciting activities that accompany it are something that most people eagerly await. As a new season...

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Decoding the How's of Pest Control Services

As homeowners, we all understand the importance of pest control services in maintaining a clean and safe living environment. Whether it be ants,...

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Is Professional Wasp Control Worth it?

If you've ever had to deal with a wasp nest in your backyard, you may be wondering if professional removal is really worth the cost. After all, can't...

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Think Twice About Cancelling Your Pest Control

Pests are one of the biggest problems that homeowners face. Not only are they unsightly, but they can also carry dangerous diseases, cause allergies,...

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A Look at Rodent Repellents That Actually Work

While rodent infestations rarely have an effective DIY solution, certain natural scents can help deter them. For lasting protection, leave it to the...

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Where Do Pests Go in the Winter? - Blog | Thomas Pest

Squirrels, rodents, bees -- where do they all go in the winter? This blog tells readers where pests go in the winter and gives winter pest prevention...

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A Guide to Spring and Summer Pests - Infographic

In this infographic, we tell readers which New York pests are most active in spring/summer, and explain the threats that they pose to people.

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Animals That Carry Rabies - Infographic | Thomas Pest

Animals that carry rabies are a common concern. But which animals carry rabies, and how common is the disease? In this infographic, we answer that...

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How to Properly Remove a Tick

Having a tick in your skin can be a stressful experience. In this infographic, we tell readers how to remove a tick properly and safely.

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Types of Ants In New York - Blog | Albany Ant Control

Upstate New York is occupied by a handful (or two) of different types of ants, and some can cause real trouble. We tell readers all about NY ants.

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Why Do Insects Swarm?

Termites, bees, flies, and many other types of insects swarm -- and swarms can be a problem for people. But why? In this blog, we answer that...

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Things You Should Know About Bed Bugs - Infographic

Bed bugs can be a major nuisance. In this infographic, we tell readers what they need to know about bed bugs, and how Thomas Pest Services helps...

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Carpenter Bees vs. Honey Bees - Blog | Thomas Pest

When it comes to bees there are no two species that are more different than carpenter bees and honey bees. In this post, we detail those differences

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Habitats in Homes: Bats

In this blog post, we scour the internet for the craziest videos to show you just how gnarly a bat habitat inside of the home can get.

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How Pests Changed Human History - Blog | Thomas Pest

Humans have always had a complicated history with critters and insects causing problems from deadly plagues to devastating famines. In this blog we...

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Prehistoric Pests: Squirrels

In this blog post, we do some research to learn about prehistoric squirrels and share some of the information that we discovered with readers!

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The History of Pesticides

In this blog post, we take a condensed look back at the history of pesticides to see where they came from, how they’ve changed, and what the future...

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Top 10 Moments of Thomas Pest Services

December 2010 1st Truck: In December 2010, Bill and Sarah began Thomas Pest Services. With only a handful of customers, they needed a way to get to...

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The 3 Worst Types of Household Pest

Lawn pests are bad enough, but what about the ones that actually reside in your home? Everyone knows that common household pests are bad--we talk...

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Habitats in Homes: Bees

We scoured the internet to give readers a sense of what indoor stinging insect nests look like--and tell you how you can prevent or get rid of them.

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Pests That Prefer Lawns to Homes - Blog | Thomas Pest

there are a large number of pests that are much more of a problem in the lawn than in the home. In this blog, we tell readers what these lawn pests...

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How Wildlife Choose Their Hiding Places

New York summers are known for their insects, but wildlife gets active too. In this blog, we tell readers what attracts wildlife, and which are...

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Protecting Your Pets From Ticks - Blog | Thomas Pest

Ticks can be a real threat to pets, spreading a number of diseases and causing itchiness and discomfort. We tell readers how protect their furry...

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Bees, Wasps & Hornets: What's the Difference?

Bees, wasps, & hornets have a lot of differences, both in appearance and in their behavior. In this blog post, we show readers some of those...

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Prehistoric Pests: Spiders

What were spiders like 100 million years ago? How have they changed? What is the largest spider ever? In this post, we answer those questions and...

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Moth Explained | Blog - Thomas Pest Control

Why do moths eat clothes? How do moths get into the pantry? What draws moths to bright light? Thomas Pest Control investigates the mysteries of moths.

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Pests in Folklore and Mythology: The Ancient Greeks

Pests were a prominent part of Ancient Greek culture, so much so that many pests are prominent in Greek Mythology. Here are a few of the most...

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Coronavirus Safety

Coronavirus Safety | A message to our customers:   Thomas Pest Services understands the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surround

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The Good Side of Bad Pests: Termites

  There’s no question about it: termites are a serious nuisance. They can cause major damage to structures that can cause serious headaches for

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Why Flies Are Actually Good

Flies are known as irritants and food contaminators, but they actually do quite a bit of good too, from pollination to scientific research. We tell...

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The PEST Approach - Winter 2019

2019 has been one of our best years yet, and I can sincerely say that none of it would be possible without you. As we’ve grown, you remain our

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Day in the Life of a Tech

In this post, we talk to our tech Tim about his daily life, and all things about daily life as a Thomas Pest tech.

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How Your Home Attracts Spiders

Spiders don't pose a huge threat in the Capital Region, but they're still definitely present. We answer the question, "How is my home attracting...

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Do All Ticks Carry Lyme Disease?

This post details the species of New York ticks that carry Lyme Disease and other diseases, and how to prevent them.

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A Message from the Service Manager

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder as we enjoy the last few weeks of summer. During this time of year insects normally...

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Summer Pests That Overstay Their Welcome

While you may already be prepping your home for autumn invaders looking to find a warm home for the winter like squirrels, rats, raccoons, and birds,...

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A Guide to New York Bats

Upstate New York is no stranger to bats; from Albany to Troy to Saratoga Springs, you can find a variety of bats flying about on warm summer nights...

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Ouch. Are Bed Bugs Worse During The Summer?

Summer in the Northeast offers a bunch of great things to do, from swimming to hiking to just hanging out with friends and family at a barbecue. But...

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Mosquito And Tick Facts

It's springtime, which means outdoor play, bbqs, hiking, gardening — and mosquito and tick bites. Unfortunately, it’s also prime pest season

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Why Tick Prevention In The Summer Matters

Are you prepared for the pests that come along with the warm weather of the season? Spring into action when it comes to pest control and prevention...

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The Best Tick Prevention For Hudson, NY

Correctly identifying the tick that you are dealing with can be helpful in knowing how to handle a tick bite. Let's look at the most common ticks in...

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Having Trouble With Ants In Hudson?

Thomas Pest Services has some quick ways to identify which ants are invading your Hudson, New York property, and prevention tips to keep them from...

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Where Ticks Could Be Hiding Around Your Home

Tick season is around the corner. Are you prepared to protect your family from these disease carrying pests before they reach your property and loved...

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Where Did All These Spiders Come From?

Spiders may start appearing in your Schenectady home this winter. Find out what these pests are looking for and how you can keep them out.

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Why Bed Bugs Won’t Leave On Their Own

Bed bugs can be hard to get rid of yourself once they invade your New York home. Find out how Thomas Pest Control can help get rid of these pests.

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Six Mistakes To Avoid To Keep Fall Spiders Out

For some, spiders are the creepiest pests in the world, so the thought of spiders crawling around is terrifying. Find out how you can keep these...

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How To Eliminate A Fall Rodent Infestation

Rodents are pests that can invade your home and cause a lot of damage. Find out how you can keep these pests out of your New York home this fall.

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Summer Is Over - Are Termites Gone?

Pests, such as, termites stay active year-round. Here at Thomas, we can help keep your home protected from these pests. Give us a call today!

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Rodents Season Returns To New York

Rodents are pests that can raise health concerns as well cause safety concerns. Learn how to keep your Albany home secure and keep these pests out...

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Why The Mosquitoes Are Still Buzzing

While the weather is starting to change, mosquitoes can still be active throughout the rest of summer and into the early fall, protect your family...

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How Are Fleas Getting Onto My Pets?

Fleas can cause a number of problems in your home, let the pest control experts at Thomas Pest Services help you avoid flea infestations this summer.

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Stopping Late Summer Ant Invasions

Keeping ants out of your Albany home can be a difficult task, give us a call to learn about the residential pest control options at Thomas Pest...

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Why Spider DIY Control Often Fails

We've probably all searched the web - no pun intended - for ways to rid spiders from our home, but these methods oftentimes fall short of our...

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Keeping Summer Pests Out Of Your Home And Yard

Summer in Albany never lasts long enough, make sure you take full advantage with residential pest control from the pest experts at Thomas Pest...

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Why Carpenter Ants Love Albany In The Summer

Carpenter ants are just plain destructive, learn more about these pests and how to keep them from damaging your Albany home with Thomas Pest Services.

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Why So Many Ant Hills Around My Property?

Ant hills can be frustrating, learn how the experts at Thomas Pest Services can help you avoid these pests with year-round Saratoga Springs pest...

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How Dangerous Are Flies?

You may not think that flies present any real danger to you or your Schenectady family, however, we should be taking these flying insects more...

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Why You Should Consider Green Pest Services

If you want to assure that pests are kept out of your Albany home but also want minimal ecological impact, turn to our green pest control services.

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Camel Cricket Prevention Guide

Camel crickets are scary to see in your home, learn how Thomas Pest Services can help you prevent these pests from entering your Saratoga Springs...

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How Effective Is Mosquito Control?

Once thought of as little more than a nuisance, mosquitoes have become a threat to the safety of Albany residents, learn more about mosquito control.