Would you rather a Bat in your house or a Spider?

Posted on June 3, 2010 with No Comments

Many wouldn’t believe it, but spider are manipulative and can prey on bats!

Now your probably second guessing killing the next spider you see!

Why Should I Have Screens In My Windows?

Posted on April 14, 2010 with 5 Comments

There is nothing more pleasant than the smell of fresh air in the spring.  After three or four months of battleing the elements of the winter, nothing brightens your day like walking outside in a t-shirt and shorts.  So naturally you open the windows in your house and let that spring air filter through your house.  Yet, of course, when there is a positive, a negative must find its way into the equation.  Having screens in your windows helps you avoid a lot of negative hassles that would arise if you did not have screens installed.  Some of you may have screens installed, yet they may be in rough shape and need replacing.

Why Do Screens Make Life Easier?

• They keep out flies, bees, gnats, etc… during the day time.
• They keep out mosquitoes, bats, moths, etc… during the night time.
• Allows young families to open windows knowing that children are safe from falling out of windows.
• Shows visitors and guests that you are invested in the well being of your health and others.

Why Should I Buy/Replace Screens?

First and formost, screens reduce the amount of insects and pests that can enter a home when the windows are open.  Let’s look at some of the dangers that these pests can bring into a household.  The first and most annoying critter has to be the mosquito.  Mosquitoes are a trending topic these days with the introduction of West-Nile Virus into the USA.  With many reports in the northeast in recent years, many are taking further precautions to keep mosquitoes away.  One way to reduce the number of mosquitoes entering your home at night are by installing new screens or repairing damaged ones.  Let’s look at the next and maybe most important animal to keep out of your house.  Bats come back out during the spring and are looking for those newly hatched mosquitoes to eat.  While bats aren’t the worse animal in the world to have around your property, they help control mosquito populations, they are sure not the animal you want in your house.  Bats carry the feared rabies disease which has been proven a fatal over and over again.  Even if the saliva of an infected bat reaches your blood system, you have the chance of being infected.  Screens are the best way to keep bats out!

New York’s Top 10 Most Annoying House Pests

Posted on October 24, 2009 with No Comments

Here in New York we see many different pests that can be annoying to a homeowner. We have compiled a list of the 10 ten most common annoying pests that could invade your home.

10.       Ants: While not so harmful they can come in large swarms.  Ants, as you know, are tiny little critters that are world –class food gatherers.  If you leave a mess in your house and you have ants, get the vacuum out because they will come! [more about ants (carpenter ants)]

9.         Earwigs: These small insects are just an eyesore to look at and can also give you a sore if you are tagged by their pinchers.  They tend to migrate to moist areas, normally bathrooms and sinks, as well as towards plant life.  While not as common as ants or spiders, they will appear in your house if you don’t keep your residence maintained. [more about earwigs]

8.         Moths: While normally not harmful, moths are just a nuisance.  Leave a light on at night time with your sliding door open and you will for sure see shadows flying around the walls.

7.         Fleas: Dog owners beware!!! Make sure your dog or cat is treated for flea prevention or sooner or later your whole family will be itching.  After days of nasty shampoo and soap regiments you will be wishing you gave your dog a bath! [more about fleas]

6.         Bats: If you live in a more rural area, bats might be a little further up on your list.  Not only one of the dirtiest animals, they also are a main carrier of rabies.  Find one of these in your house in the morning time and you should have the family get rabies shots. [please contact our wildlife partners for bat control]

5.         Spiders: The cause of many panic attacks and screams.  These 8 legged crawlers can be large and poisonous.  While some parts of the U.S. aren’t home to poisonous spiders, you can still wake up with a spider bite on your arm.  Unfortunately a spider bite won’t turn you into Spiderman. [more about spiders]

4.         Bedbugs: If you have bad case of bedbugs, you and your partner will for sure know that it is time to get rid of them.  These tiny insects feed on blood and have a needle sharp bite that allows them to get the blood.  The morning after you will feel irritation along with a nasty looking bite mark. [more about bed bugs]

3.         Flies: Don’t try and have a summer lunch with the patio door open without expecting a few flies trying to land on your food.  The pound for pound champion of bacteria, these are just not clean insects.  One suggestion, screen doors! [more about flies]

2.         Mice: Not only one of the most common household pests, they can be the dirties and most unsanitary creatures that roam the earth.  Don’t leave a pile of old clothes or insulation in the basement or someone will have a major mouse problem. [more about mice, more about rodents]

1.         Cockroaches: Natures story of perfect evolution, these critters have been a pests for longer than any other pest.  Don’t believe that they only exist in restaurants, if you get a couple to start reproducing you are in a boat load of trouble. [more about cockroaches]

JP McHale Pest Management offers services for all these pests, (excluding bats) if you are interested and would like a free home inspection please contact us!