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Spring Begins Today! Welcome Blooms, Brightness, and... Bugs?
March 20, 2025
Mice
Rodents
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SMART
Celebrity Death from Rodent-Borne Hantavirus Sparks Questions & Concerns
March 12, 2025
Ants
Mosquitoes
Stink Bug
Bees
Wasps
Spring Forward, Bugs Ahead! What You Need to Know
March 07, 2025
Cockroaches
Rodents
Flying Insects
Fruit Flies
Business
Avoid Cockroaches, Rodents & Flies in Your Commercial Kitchen
November 21, 2024
Mice
Ticks
Mosquitoes
spotted lanternflies
When Fall Feels Like Summer: How Unseasonable Warmth Can Bring Back the Bugs!
November 08, 2024
Ticks
Mosquitoes
Overwintering
ants
stinging insects
How to Keep Pests Away From Your Labor Day Weekend Plans
August 20, 2024
Ticks
Lyme Disease
Beat the Bite: 5 Pest Expert Tips for Preventing Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
July 17, 2024
Ticks
Lyme Disease
Mosquitoes
It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Officially Peak Tick Season!
May 13, 2024
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Business
Don't Let Pests Taint Your Business’ Reputation: The Impact of Pest-Related Diseases
April 30, 2024
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5 Pest Expert Tips to Prevent Spring Bugs From Invading Your Home and Backyard
April 29, 2024
The beautiful spring weather is finally here! And… so are the Bugs! Along with the warm sunshine, blooming flowers, and chirping birds – you’ll also contend with pesky mosquitoes, annoying ants, and everything buzzing in between that can quickly turn your backyard sanctuary into a bug battleground.
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silverfish
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asian lady beetles
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Rodents
A Warm and Sunny Welcome to Early Spring Can Also Be an Invitation for Some Unwelcomed Guests (Pests!) In Your Home
March 18, 2024
Mosquitoes
termites
cockroaches
earwigs
silverfish
humidity
Is Moisture Flooding Pests Into Your Home?
February 21, 2024
Lyme Disease
Ticks
Mosquitoes
Groundhog’s Prediction for Early Spring Comes with a Cost: JP McHale’s New LymeGuard+ Service Can Win the Fight Against Lyme Disease
February 08, 2024
Bed Bug
Returning Home from the Holidays…Not Alone! Bed Bugs Follow Americans Home from Winter Vacations
January 04, 2024
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ants
Why Am I Still Seeing Bugs? Is My Pest Management Company Really Doing Their Job?
November 01, 2023
You’ve seen a host of ants in the kitchen or a mouse or two in the basement, so you call your pest management company and look forward to having them resolve your pest issue quickly. However, days pass and you are actually seeing more ants (or mice) than ever before. So, what is going on? Why is this happening when you’ve invested your time and money into hiring a pest management company?
Stink Bug
Overwintering
Are Stink Bugs Driving You Crazy? Pest Experts Reveal How To Get Rid Of Stink Bugs
October 10, 2023
Stink Bugs are out earlier this year because of the rainy summer we had and now, our cooler weather is forcing stink bugs to make their way inside to find warmth. In addition, stink bugs secrete pheromones to alert other stink bugs to where they are, which is why they can frequently be found congregating.
Flying Insects
The Ugly Truth About Beautiful Spotted Lanternflies
August 28, 2023
Bright and striking colors in nature are often associated with beauty and vibrancy. However, Spotted Lanternflies are certainly the exception.
Flying Insects
Danger Afoot: Be on Alert for Hidden Wasp Nests
August 10, 2023
Not only is a wasp attack extremely painful - it can also be dangerous to your health.
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SMART
Business
Rat-Proof Your Business
July 27, 2023
There were more than 2,378 rat-reported complaints in NYC during the month of June — and this number continues to rise.
Flying Insects
They’re Back! Spotted Lanternflies Strike Again, Pest Experts Offer Tips on Controlling this Invasive Species
July 21, 2023
The invasive spotted lanternfly has officially returned, causing more havoc than ever.
Ticks
Mosquitoes
Summer's Uninvited Guests: Your Expert Guide to Tackling Ticks and Mosquitoes
July 18, 2023
Five cases of locally transmitted malaria were discovered in Texas and Florida, citing mosquito-borne diseases are expected to travel outside of their typical regions.
Flying Insects
Business
5 Tips on How To Prevent Flies from Invading Your Kitchen!
July 06, 2023
Hot and humid temperatures outside can often bring flies in, especially into the kitchen, which poses risks to food safety and overall cleanliness.
Flying Insects
Welcome Summer… Buzz Off, Carpenter Bees! Effective Tips to Prevent Pest Infestations this Summer
June 21, 2023
Not only can buzzing insects cause harm with their painful stings, but they can also wreak havoc on your property, drilling into wood and causing structural damage.
7 Expert Tips to Enjoy a Bug-Free Memorial Day BBQ
May 25, 2023
Whether you’re opening up the pool or getting ready to fire up the grill this Memorial Day weekend – don’t forget to protect your home from pests!
Ticks
It’s Tick Awareness Week - Here’s the 411 on Preventing Ticks!
May 11, 2023
With an estimated 300,000 new cases of Lyme Disease occurring in the US every year, it's important to remember that the peak season for contracting the tick-borne illness is late spring into early summer.
Not Welcome! 5 Ways to Keep Animals Out of Your Home
April 24, 2023
If your home is located next to a wooded area or a grassy field, you’ve most likely seen wildlife on your property.
Ticks
Protect Yourself from Ticks this Spring
April 07, 2023
The New York State Department of Health sent out an official warning this week notifying people about the arrival of ticks, along with the start of the warmer spring weather.
Rodents
Mice
Don’t Let it Snow: Mice Stay Out!
February 27, 2023
With this week's forecast predicting more snowy days on the way, you can take steps to make sure that your home does not become a snow hideout for mice.
Watch Out for Late Winter Bugs!
February 15, 2023
Be proactive and keep these unwanted late-season guests out of your home. The first step is knowing who they are and how to block all their entry points.
Exterminator vs. Pest Control Company: Is There Really A Difference?
January 19, 2023
Today’s pest control technicians are educated professionals who focus on environmentally conscious ways to vanquish pests.
Flying Insects
Enter July and the Spotted Lanternflies
July 06, 2022
Spotted lanternflies may look pretty, but they pose a threat to agriculture throughout the areas they invade.
