Here at Northeastern Exterminating we understand the importance of spreading the most accurate information about insects. Since we feel like we are fighting a uphill battle with bed bugs in NYC we wanted to pose some questions to some experts to see if we can grasp a  better understanding of bed bug issues. We had some of our own questions that we wanted answers to, so we felt who better to ask then other experts! The experts consisted of Entomogists, pest control business owners, and pest control professionals.  To interview these experts we used the social media platform of  Google+ […]

As the owner of Northeastern Exterminating, i understand that when customers are in need for a service at their homes they are faced with a very common scenario. “Do i choose a larger national chain, or a local guy?”. Today i am going to tell you my perspective of it. Since at one time i  have worked at a larger nation wide company, and currently own my own pest control business i will give you my perspective. Although it may be a bit bias, i hope it sways you in either direction. I hope to get you on our side, but […]

Honesty is always the very best policy, even when it comes to servicing your home for pests. It is a common trend for customers to stretch the truth and at times outright lie to their exterminators. The client might lie about duration of the infestation, type of insect, and even if they have treated the problem themselves. When you lie to your exterminator, your just lying to your self and making everyone job more difficult. If you plan to be untruthful to your exterminator, plan on reaching deeper in those pockets. In todays blog post we will speak about some […]

Ah, the air conditioner one of the best investions next to the invention of the wheel.  But, what if we told you that your air conditioner could be causing you more harm then you think. I know, on those hot 90+ degree summer days nothing can convince you that an air conditioner unit could be causing you pest problems. There are ways you can enjoy the AC and avoid the pesky pest problems. Todays blog post will include some ways your air conditioner could be causing your pest control bills to rise. Moisture problems. Insects LOVE moisture. Many air conditioner […]

When considering what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, I had a few choices in life for my career. I always wanted to own my own business. Growing up in Brooklyn, NYC in the 60’s and 70’s I had my connections and had many choices of jobs. I could have been a city worker — NYPD, FDNY or even the Department of Transportation (To give a few examples). I had some friends in construction unions making lots of money, and they always tried to take me under their wing. At the time those were well paying […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]