Giving thanks, it’s what this time of year is all about, isn’t it? During Thanksgiving, we are always thankful for our family, friends, and loved ones. We are thankful for wonderful food to enjoy, and a warm cozy home to live in. We are thankful for...

Hunters study the tracks and droppings of the animals they hunt, so they can zero in on the kill. It makes sense that we should do the same when trying to eradicate pests from our house. So if you're looking to protect your home against mice, this...

When rodents get into New York homes, the response of homeowners is sometimes surprising. Rather than dealing with the infestation quickly and decisively, some are tempted to ignore the issue and hope it goes away. Why? Probably because New Yorkers...

The frequent culprits hiding in our basements include camel crickets, earwigs, spiders, and springtails. It is very unsettling to go down your basement stairs knowing that these creatures are lurking there, just waiting to jump out at you or scurry...

Yes, it is fall; and yes, it is New York. But the calls are pouring in about carpenter ant sightings. While many people may think that troubles with ants end when the cooler temperatures begin, that simply isn’t the case. While it is true that some...

In some people’s mind, winter is a time when all nature goes into hibernation and the world is miraculously pest-free. All of the bugs have either gone to sleep or died off until spring when the mosquito swatting, bee buzzing, and butterfly catching...