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Occasional Pests
What Attracts Crickets and How to Keep Them Out
Discover why crickets invade homes and how to stop them. Explore prevention tactics to keep your New York home cricket-free.
Common Wasp and Bee Nests in New York
Identifying wasp and bee nests in New York is important for safety. Learn how to recognize different nests, assess the risk, and when to call for expert pest control.
Cicada Brood XIV: What is It?
Cicada Brood XIV will emerge this spring, in late April or early May 2025, after 17 years underground. Learn more about these insects and discover their unique life cycle and potential risks.
How Do You Get Rid of Spiders?
Many people fear spiders because of their appearance and the idea that they bite. Some species, such as the brown recluse, are venomous, making spider control a common concern.
Hornets vs Wasps: What’s the Difference?
Hornets and wasps are often confused with each other, but these stinging insects have distinct differences in size, behavior, and nesting habits. Learn how to identify their distinguishing traits in this article.
What Are Booklice & How to Get Rid of Them
Booklice are tiny, wingless insects often associated with the presence of mold in the home. In this article, we’ll explain what booklice are and how to get rid of them.
What Are Asian Lady Beetles & How to Get Rid of Them
Asian lady beetles are invasive insects commonly found in rural and suburban areas. Although they look similar to ladybugs, Asian lady beetles are considered pests while ladybugs are not. Here are some steps you can take to get rid of Asian lady beetles in your home.
Bethylid Wasps: Are These Parasitic Wasps a Dangerous Pest?
You might have come across the term “parasitic wasps” in an internet article, a nature documentary, or perhaps a conversation with your neighborhood insect enthusiast. However, they’re not actually parasitic; they’re parasitoids.
NYC Pest Control Guide: Fleas
Fleas are widely known for being itchy, bloodsucking nuisances. However, they can present a genuine danger to both humans and pets. Here’s what you need to know about dealing with fleas in New York City, including facts, prevention, control, and treatment.
How to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies in NYC
Unfortunately, spotted lanternflies have made their way into all 5 boroughs of New York City. Here’s why you should be concerned, plus 5 safe and eco-friendly ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies in your area.
How to Know if You Have Carpet Beetles: 5 Signs to Look For
If left unchecked, a carpet beetle infestation can potentially cause a significant amount of property damage. Here are 5 signs for identifying a carpet beetle infestation in your home: damage to fibrous materials, holes in clothing, shed skins, fecal pellets, and skin irritation.
How to Get Rid of Ticks in Your Yard without Pesticides
Want to get rid of ticks in your backyard without resorting to chemicals? Here are some natural and eco-friendly ways to keep your property tick-free this season.
How to Remove a Tick from a Dog
The longer a tick stays attached to your fur baby, the more likely it is to transmit disease-causing bacteria or viruses. The sooner you can find and remove them, the better. Here’s how to check for and safely remove ticks from a dog.
Common Tick-Borne Diseases: Signs and Symptoms
Depending on where you live, the chances of catching a tick-borne disease can be as low as 1% or more than 50%. This article covers some of the most common tick-borne diseases and the signs and symptoms to look out for.
What Do Tick Bites Look Like?
Not sure if you’ve been bitten by a tick? Tick bites can have several different appearances, ranging from localized redness and mild swelling to the characteristic bullseye rash of Lyme disease.
How to Remove a Tick
Knowing how to check for ticks and remove them properly and expeditiously will help protect you and your family members from tick-borne infections. Follow the steps below to safely remove a tick based on instructions from the CDC.
What Do Ticks Look Like?
Before feeding, ticks look like small, wingless bugs with 8 legs and flat bodies that are shaped like ovals or teardrops. After latching on an unfortunate host, their bodies swell up and become several times larger depending on how much blood is ingested.