It is officially Springtime in Brooklyn and around this time the pests will begin to rear their cute heads in large numbers. As a pest control company we always want to remind our current and future customers that they should begin to take the proper  steps to ensure a pest free spring season. To help you, in todays blog post we will suggest a few ideas to help you reduce the chances of pests in your home this season. Good sanitation habits. Leaving dishes in your sink, or uneaten food out on the counter is a big no no. Although this […]

In today’s blog post we want to instruct our customers on what we recommend they do when they find a bed bug at home. To your every day home owner this is one of the most stressful situations they may go through. Because of the horror stories they hear on the news and from friends, they are frightened. We want you to realize that you are not alone in this situation. On a daily basis we deal with many people who have bed bugs, and get them successfully exterminated. If you have bed bugs and follow these steps it can […]

When a customer calls us frantic because they just found bed bugs, we try to steer them in the right direction. One of the first things that homeowners will do when realizing they may have bed bugs is they turn to google. After searching a few results, they will be pulled into a hundred different directions. Some websites will push homemade sprays while others will sell bed bug traps and monitors. Always consult with an exterminator before you do anything because you can actually make the problem worse and risk harming your family. Here are somethings we recommend NOT to do. Do not throw […]

As a homeowner it’s very important that you have a pest control company that can perform an annual pest inspection. It is everyone’s worst night mare to have to spend time and money on unexpected home repair projects.  The introduction of pests into your home could cause many types of structural damage as well as raise some health concerns. Rather than waiting for an evident problem to be present, a pest inspection could save you anywhere from hundred of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. In today’s blog post we will list some inspections you should ask your pest […]

There are so many elements of pest control that truly make it a great career to have. It is a profession that is never ‘black and white’. One day may be a bit dull, while the next could bring interesting surprises and good memories. Some look at it as a dirty job, which at times it could be. But more importantly pest control is about the love for helping people. We will admit, we love to eliminate rats, capture squirrels and kill roaches. The more important aspect is having a love and respect for what you do and solving peoples […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]