We notice that in our area of Brooklyn, New York that many companies approach bed bug infestations in a different way. There a variety of ways to attack a bed bug problem and many of them are correct. Pest control companies use what works best for them. Some things you may want to consider when hiring a bed bug extermination company, other than their approach, are their credentials and experience. In todays blog we will touch a bit on our approach. We wont give away all our secrets, but just touch on why we do, what we do. Many customers […]

The sale of bed bug encasements has become a multi-million dollar industry within the last 10 years. Once the bed bug epidemic hit the United States, everyone tried to jump on the bed bug band wagon. Companies started to open up to produce natural bed bug sprays, traps, monitors and more importantly mattress encasements. In todays blog we will focus primarily on the fact and fiction of “bed bug proof” mattress encasements. Many exterminators and business owners will push people to purchase mattress covers that claim to bed  ” bed bug proof “. Here at Northeastern Exterminating we are always honest […]

When customers call to hire us for bed bug treatments, they ask many similar questions. Today, for the clients sake, we have complied a few things that we think are important to keep in mind when in the market for bed bug extermination. There is so much information out there on the internet that we want to try to simplify things for you. Remember, you are the customer. Not only are you always right, but you can take your business else where. If you dont like what you see or hear, take your hard earned money to a more reputable […]

Since the Bloomberg administration has established a letter grading system for restaurants, they are all reaching for the “A” ‘s. Prior to this system being put into place it was very difficult for the consumers to understand what was going on behind the kitchen. Other then calling the Dept. of Health to find out what violations your favorite restaurant has, now you can just check out the letter grade or visit the NYC website here. This grading system has unintentionally made the restaurant pest control and consulting businesses much more busy. Many patrons only will want to eat at eateries that […]

Here at Northeastern Exterminating we feel it is very important for our customers to understand what they can do at home to keep pests like roaches at bay. Our opinion is that giving the customer accurate and relevant information about pests and pest related problems are the number one way to work together to get rid of the infestations. Many companies will just treat an account and leave with no post or prior work to be done by the customers. Although this seems beneficial because the customer just has to sit back and reap the benefit, its un-realistic. Always do your research […]

Here at Northeastern Exterminating we like to bring awareness to all the aspects of pest control. Everything from the chemicals being used, how they are applied and qualities you should look out for when hiring a company. But in todays blog post we will be looking at the person who is applying the materials. There are many positive qualities that all pest control professionals share. Most exterminators  are good hardworking, family orientated guys/gals. There are always a few bad apples, but as we all know we cant let them spoil the bunch. Today we will point out the positive traits […]

Here at Northeastern Exterminating, our owner Joe loves a good bug joke. He has been known to tell one or two to the children of customers to make them smile. Nothing is better then a pest control company that has a nice sense of humor. In todays blog post we will tell a couple of good bug jokes. For the sake of everyone we will keep them clean for the kiddies. What would you call an ant that just wont go away?  permanant Why didn’t the Butterfly go to the prom? It was a Moth ball What do Bee’s put on […]

Today we have a guest entry from our good friend down in Georgia. He is with a great company called Titus Pest Control and if you haven’t heard of them you must be living under a rock. They are the leading pest company down south. Today Steve Jackson wants us to take a minute to think about what it would take to be the World’s Best Exterminator. You’d have to have a good understanding of all regions of the world. You’d have to be able to identify thousands of insects, arachnids, snakes, rodents and all sorts of wildlife creatures. But […]

Is it possible to be the “World’s Coolest Exterminator”? The definition of cool is “to be fashionably attractive or impressive”. It is difficult to say whether an exterminator can be cool or not, after all it does seem to be an opinion so who is the judge?Maybe google will decide. Do you have to be wearing all the latest fashions, riding the coolest vehicle? Maybe you just have to be killing bugs with style. In todays blog post we will explore the possibilities of what it may take to be the worlds coolest exterminator. Tall or short? When taking into consideration […]

Homeowners will hire a pest control company to rid their house of flies without thinking twice of what the cause of the infestation is. As many of us know removing a pests food source is important in eradicating the pest. When your treating for flies you want to find the reason they are favoring your home or apartment. By working close with a pest control professional and identifying what species of fly it is, you may be able to exterminate the pest without a drop of chemical or any treatments what so ever. Sometimes the most difficult infestations need a […]