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August 7, 2017

How to inspect your own home for bed bugs

Here at Northeastern Exterminating we know how important it is for our customers to check their homes for bed bugs. We recommend to do an inspection at least once every two weeks. It may seem a little often, but believe us it is more of a nuisance to have a bed bug infestation then to just check your bed once a month. We will provide you below with some tips on how to check your bed for bed bugs, and some other places to look as well. If you have a suspicion you do have bed bugs, It is always a good […]

August 7, 2017

Tips for picking the right Pest Control Company

Here at Northeastern Exterminating we are always looking out for our customers. We have been in business since 1994 for a reason, and we truly care about our customers. We always want you to feel comfortable and satisfied. We are never pushy, and never force customers to do a service. Although we are in it for business, money is not everything. We have complied a few tips for people who are looking to hire a pest control company to exterminate pests in their homes. Ask the companies for references. A good pest control company will have atleast three references on hand. […]

August 7, 2017

New York cities bugs of spring

Spring has sprung in New York City. No matter what borough you reside there are certain bugs that love the climate of spring. Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Bronx and Manhattan all share the same temperature changes between the months of March – June. Lets face it, we cant blame these pests for loving those temperatures because We love them too! Ants love these temperatures. The first day over 60 degrees many people begin to see ants crawling around their backyards and sometimes even the kitchen. Ants not only love the temperatures in spring, they also love the cookouts! Since the […]

August 7, 2017

Typical pests and how to prevent them

Pest control was created a long time ago to keep pests away. One way or another pests are beneficial to the environment. Sometimes they find their way into our homes. As soon as they breech that respect, these beneficial insects become nuisance pests and people look to exterminators for help. Here are a few known pests that residents of brooklyn, staten island, queens, manhattan and the bronx, may be familiar with. We will also list some suggestions of things our customers can do to increase the chance of keeping these un-wanted pests out of their home. Bedbugs are a big […]

August 7, 2017

Spring is here — Which means termite season

Termites are one of the most structurally damaging pests in the world. Annually termites have been known to cause up to 2 billion dollars in damage. Termites are eusocial insects. Eusocial basically means that termites are considered within the highest measure of sociality in insects. Termites are apart of different worker or labor castes. They live in colonies within the soil and structural beams in peoples homes. Found within a typical termite colony you would find the nymphs ( babies ), Workers, Soldiers, and a few egg laying queen termites. The job of the worker termites are just that. The […]

August 7, 2017

Interviewing and inspections are important

Many pest control companies will get a phone call from a customer and not think to ask any further questions about the customers infestation. Here at Northeastern Exterminating when we are on the phone with the customers we try to get a feeling of where the bed bug infestation may have started. The customers number one question is ” How did i get these bed bugs “. If we were able to answer that question, lets face it, we would be billionaires. Unfortunately we are not bed bug whisperers, just exterminators. We can work with you on where the most […]

September 9, 2017

Keeping The Rodents Out With Xcluder!

Since fall is coming and rodent season is right around the corner, we thought we would reach out to the Xcluder company with some questions about their rodent exclusionary products. Pest professionals all across the country trust and use Xcluder for most of their rodent exclusion work. Global Material Technologies was founded in 1896 as the American Steel Wool Manufacturing Company. To this day GMT still specializes in the manufacture, processing and finishing of metal wools and fibers though the number and types of products we produce has expanded. One example of that expansion is the Xcluder line of rodent […]

September 21, 2017

James Rodriguez: JT Eaton Company

When it comes to being a trail blazer in the pest control industry, JT Eaton has stood the test of time. JT Eaton, which was founded in 1932, was one of the first American made family run pest supply companies. We were so curious about them and their success we had to find out a bit more about them. Who better to ask then their hard working Technical Director and Western Territory Manager, James Rodriguez. Hey James! We know you are a super busy guy so we appreciate you taking out the time to chat with us. Please introduce yourself! […]

December 11, 2017

Surburban Secrets – Dangers Lurking In Your Back Yard By Paul Denikin

Your home is a sanctuary for you and your family. But it’s also home for scores of wild animals and insects that don’t see a fence as a boundary. So, what kinds of creatures are lurking on your lawn? Read on to find out. Raccoons, opossums, and skunks. These small and subjectively adorable mammals often come out at night to dig through the buffet that is your trashcan. While their natural instinct is to turn and run, raccoons, opossums, and skunks can and will defend themselves. Skunks, obviously, engage in chemical warfare enough to send even the most daring […]

April 16, 2018

5 Signs That Your High-Quality Mattress Has Bed Bugs

5 Signs That Your High-Quality Mattress Has Bed Bugs Writer: “Will” The bed bug is a tiny and elliptical insect that feeds on human and animal blood. This bloodsucking creature that crawls out of its hiding place at night prefers to live in the gaps between the bed frame and the mattress. However, it favors natural materials like fabric or wood over plastic and metal. One attribute in its favor is that it does not transmit disease. Ugh! And the real shocker is that this insect can even be found in the cleanest households or five-star hotels. So, say goodbye […]