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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 are homeowner then you’re are probably an avid Do-it-yourselfer. When you own a home you try to save where you can. If you’re handy enough, have the correct tools for the job and watch a few ‘how-to’ videos you’re on your way to doing inexpensive house work. Some tasks that DIYers may perform are painting, simple plumbing, and carpentry to name a few. When the seasons change and homeowners notice pest problems they have the same frame of thought to do it them selves. If theres any service that homeowners should not do is pest control. Here are […]

Okay, so its time for you to open that pest control business that you have been day dreaming about for the longest time. You have worked for someone else and you are sick of the fact that your hard work is fattening your bosses wallet. You’re breaking your back for pennies on the dollar and you’re fed up. You know you have what it takes to do it on your own. You’ve chosen the service industry because you realize that it is recession-less and your a hands on kinda gal/guy. You will definitely encounter hurdles and problems but we are […]

In May, we posted a blog post about “Why Pest Control is So Important”, so today we thought we would talk about some scenarios that have occurred in local news since then that may help people understand why we need pest control. We have checked news sites, local blogs and city agency websites and complied 4 reasons that why pest control is needed. If you understand it the first time around, now we will have you understand a little more specifically why pest control is of so much importance. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is an agricultural pest that was introduced into the United States […]

Camaraderie is a unexplainable connection you may feel when you share experiences and similarities with others. Camaraderie is the silent language of experiences and fraternity. Soldiers in battle feel it, Pregnant mothers in the delivery room feel it and even fathers feel it with one another. Camaraderie is a special experience that connects two people whom may not feel any connection otherwise. Okay, we’re not comparing Pest Control to a battle field or even delivering a baby but there is no way to explain certain situations that only experience can speak of. It is very important for us as Pest […]