When your in the market for a new apartment or home, a pest inspection of the prospective properties is very cost effective. Detecting a problem before moving in could save you thousands. The fact is that there are many homes and apartments with active infestations in NYC. Since you probably dont know who was living there, this is why it would be a good idea to know if any pests are present. Moving into an infestation could be one of the most stressful situations for new tenats/homeowners. Today we will post a few things that your exterminator should check while […]

One of the major problems we find on initial pest inspections are properties that have a yard full of debris. Having a backyard full of garbage and debris is an ideal harborage for many pests. When we do perimeter treatments for customers in the warmer months we also make sure to mention to them if we notice any conditions that pests may favor . The most common debris we find around peoples home are lumber, garbage, old childrens toys and unused patio furniture. Here are some reasons why you might want to clean up sooner rather then later: If ants […]

Every job has it pros and cons but nothing beats being an exterminator (Especially in New York City). We are called upon by the frantic and weary to rid them of their pest problems. Whether it is a new infestation or a neglected one we are expected to spray our “magic potion” and make the problems disappear. Why are the expectations so high? Dont forget, we are normal people too!  Being in this pest control industry is very tiresome but any exterminator will tell you they love this job. In today’s blog post we wanted to point out some of […]

When dealing with a bed bug infestation in the busiest city in the world, things can be stressful. The city doesn’t  sleep and neither do the bugs. There are literally thousands of exterminators in this city, so you must be very careful of whom you hire. There are many main factors to consider when hiring an exterminator in this big city. Luckily for you we are here to simplify things a bit. In todays blog post we will give you a few tips to help you when finding a bed bug exterminator in NYC. Reputation is very important when you are […]

As small business week rolls to an end, we thought it needed to keep the spirit of small business alive and talk aboout how wonderful small businesses really are. Many people will agree that small businesses are the back bone of this nation. These businesses are usually founded by individuals who see a need for a service or product in their local area. They provide these services and products for their local communities to be helpful where it is needed. The money spent on these local small businesses are much more likely to be pumped back in to the local […]

Often under appreciated, pest control professionals perform a very important task on a daily basis. Removing pest infestations could be a very dirty job that goes unnoticed by many. We are hired by homeowners, business owners, and government agencies to eliminate pest problems from all types of environments to keep the general public safe. Sometimes we are demonized by misinformed people who think we spray cancer causing chemicals, hurt family pets, and put you in danger. But to truly appreciate pest control you must picture a work without any pest control methods. Imagine how bad things would really be. In […]

How do you think Google would do if they became interested in the Pest Control industry? Ever hear of Google Bug Busters? Google is known as one of one of the most innovative and dominate companies in the 21st century technology space. The reason they have been able to be so successful is because of their ability to stay ahead of the technology curve. But lets think for a minute, what if Google opened up their own exterminating branch? Would this be good or bad for the industry? In todays blog post we will weigh out why most business owners […]

Does your office have a bed bug plan? Most don’t.  As a CEO or office manager, you should have a bed bug plan in place. As a boss, you might think ” Not in my office, we don’t have those type of people”. Well you should know that bed bugs do not discriminate and are equal opportunity suckers.  As the leader of an office there are a few emergency plans you should have– A fire plan, an escape plan, and after today, you will have a bed bug office plan. For a more customized bed bug office plan consult a […]

Every year, pests across the world try their best to be as destructive as possible while other insects just flaunt their beauty. We thought what a better way to recognize these bugs by giving away awards to them. Today we will announce the winners of the first annual American Buggy Awards. Out of millions of votes and thousands of man hours we have reached our verdict. Counting the votes did not go without its arguments and controversies but we have finally reached our results for the awards. Lets take a look and see if your favorite pest made the list! […]