Those who don’t have their own businesses don’t understand the connection that business owners feel with their business. After being sick and tired of working for a larger company, busting my behind and still not making ends meat I decided enough was enough. I took all my knowledge, experience and decided to start my own business. I utilized my positive and Negative experiences with the prior company to perfect my craft. The reasons I did it was strictly financial at the time but i didn’t realize what I was in for. The first few days I was excited that I […]

If you have ever had a leaky or sweaty pipes, broken drain, or any plumbing problems you have the ideal habitat for moisture loving insects. Lets face it, all living organisms need H2O to survive. By not addressing these slight moisture problems you are creating a perfect environment for pests. In todays blog we will list a few no-no’s and what pests you are attracting with these types of conditions. We are also happy to give you a few preventative methods and fix advice to make sure you keep a dry home to keep the pests out. After a rain, […]

When a family member has a doctors appointment, major surgery, or is in a rehab setting, the last thing you want to hear them mention is that it was infested with pests. The reality is that all medical facilities are battling with a pest problem no matter the size. Although all environments should be pest free, medical facilities have a zero tolerance for pests and for a good reason. Pests that homeowners would see as strictly nuisance pests, hospital staff sees them as detrimental to the daily operation of the hospital. In todays blog we will speak of why it […]

We get asked very often if we recommend K9 bed bug inspections. Quick answer is — it depends. Just like there are good/bad visual inspectors, there are good/bad K9 inspectors. The dogs defintiely are able to detect the odor of bed bugs. K9 inspection teams are more effective then visual inspection in settings such as large offices, school buildings, trains, and airplanes. The reason for this is because the K9 can cover a large amount of space in a small period of time. Understand that K9’s are not an ‘end all be all’. All K9 inspections should be followed up […]

It is the peak of mosquito season here in NYC and the DOH is spraying certain areas for mosqiutoes by truck. Many residents are starting to see posted signs and getting robo-calls from the Department of Health informing the public when they will be in their area to spray. Many parents are very concerned about if these chemicals are doing more harm then good for their children. Spraying outside by truck or helicopter is the lesser of two evils. Every year people notice the truck driving down the block — flashing lights and announcements. Although the ideal scenario is to […]

It is a delight for NYC residents who are victims of pest infestations to learn that the NYC lawleaves the responsibility for pest control on the property owner. The great part of this law is that you don’t have to lift a finger or pay a dime to exterminate. As soon as you begin to notice any types of pest in your apartment your landlord must exterminate or they can receive a steep violation. The down side to this is they they can use whomever they want. Cheap Charlie’s, unlicensed, and unexperienced are all possibilities when your landlord is hiring someone. […]

A common question we get asked is “How can i prevent getting bed bugs when moving into a new apartment”. Sometimes bad luck is just bad luck. Although some out-of-towners may see this as being overly cautious it is definitely a reality in NYC. We have had a few inspections where the tenants wanted to be 100% sure before moving into their new place, so we were hired to inspect the new apartment for bed bugs. During the new apartment inspection we saw evidence of bed bug fecal traces, dead bed bugs and cast skins. Although we cannot prove if […]

Many business owners are always trying to stay ahead of their competition and sometimes even wish for their competitors to go out of business. In the pest control industry there are a lot of companies fighting their way to the top in their service areas. In NYC alone, there are over 500 pest control companies to compete with. A business owner will usually want to see their business succeed and stand the test of time. Business owners want the entire market to be in the grasp of their hands. There are times business owners are jealous of other businesses, but […]

A very common question we get is ” We just bought a new home, and we see some mice. Should we treat before or after renovations?”. Since Brooklyn is becoming such a desired place to live, people are buying up home and renovating like never before. We commonly get this question and thought we would post a small article about it, so you new homeowners out there can get a better understanding. When buying a new home, you may not understand that there is a pest problem until right after you sign the papers. Before doing anything DIY, consult a […]

Here at Northeastern Exterminating we want the public to understand the stigma that having a bed bug infestation carries. If you have not had a bed bug scare as of yet, we hope to teach you a bit about why you shouldn’t be so private about your problem –Especially for those of you who are living in an apartment building, the last thing you would want to do is not tell anyone out of pure embarrassment. Read on in todays blog post so we can educate you a bit about why that you shouldn’t keep quiet, when you have a […]