- AntsExpectation – Exterminating your ant infestation will take several treatments and an estimated time of completion will probably not work. Ant management requires dedication, investigation, communication, and many times, multiple
- SpidersSpiders – Spiders are attracted to your house or structure seeking warmth, shelter and food. If you already have a pest problem, that will create a perfect situation for spiders to stay in your home. The type of spider you may encounter would depend on what species, habits and likes they have. Our professional techs can help you identify what type of spiders you may have in your structure and provide professional removal.
- TermitesSubterranean Termites: Subterranean termites may continue invading homes even throughout the winter, even thought their activity may slow down. They naturally burrow deeper into the ground during this time and establish nests within warmer structures.
- Bed BugsResearch Accommodations: Prior to departure, investigate your chosen hotel. Several websites can provide information on past bed bug infestations reported by previous guests.
- FleasHaving mice is bad news. Mice spread serious diseases, carry fleas, contaminate your home, gnaw through wiring, cause expensive structural damage, and pose serious risks. But we have some good news to go with that bad news. Becoming informed about mice will give you the upper hand at getting rid of mice for good! [...]
- CockroachesAny wonderfully-planned vacation can turn into a nightmare if pests are also traveling with you. And you definitely did not invite them to the party! While it’s true that pests are all over the world and you will definitely see some while you visit other locations, you definitely do not want to be spreading nuisance pests or bringing them home. Common pests you can encounter when traveling or outdoors are ants, roaches, flies, mosquitoes, rodents, bed bugs, and ticks. Insects such as flies should not deter you from embracing the outdoors, but there are pests you definitely want to avoid, such as bed bugs and ticks, due to their persistence in infestations.
- SilverfishHave you ever been startled by a tiny wriggling fish in the corner of your closet, only to have it quickly dart away? Silverfish are small, wingless insects with a distinctive tapered, carrot-shaped body covered in silvery scales, giving them their name. Typically measuring between half an inch to one inch in length, they have [...]
- BeesBees – Pollinators have already been spotted at Bethpage State Park and the Farmingdale State College’s teaching gardens due to the consistently warmer winter. Bees are a couple of week early to the Spring party.
- WaspsBees and Wasps – The danger with bees and wasps is the risk of your structure becoming a nest or a hive. This would happen in an attic or inside the walls. Many of these winged stingers will aggressively protect their nests. That sounds like a conflict waiting to happen. Not to mention the mess they can create along with other pests they can attract into the home because of honey, wax, dead larvae, etc. We highly recommend you call us for professional removal of any bees or wasps and their nests.
- TicksGulf Coast Ticks – Optimal temperatures allow the Gulf Coast Tick to stick around for longer periods of time. This type of tick is known to be an aggressive feeder. Larvae and nymphs feed on smaller animals and birds while adults can feed on your pets and humans. Normally, this species is found along southeastern coasts but are spreading to the north due to the yummy weather. Gulf Coast Ticks spread a form of spotted fever bacterium called Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis.
- CricketsBullfrog Pest Control services commercial, healthcare, institutional and residential and includes extermination of termites, bed bugs, roaches, carpenter ants, rodents, fruit flies, crickets, birds, etc. We are family owned and operated and we service Long Island, New York City, Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn Syosset, Nassau County, and Suffolk County.
- MosquitoesAedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes are common mosquitoes found throughout much of the world. Because they carry several diseases and can transmit diseases easily, these insects and their behavior are very dangerous. It’s [...]
- FliesFlies – Flies are attracted to odors: sweet fermentation and rotting produce. Several attractants can be present within your home for a fly to enter such as lights, rotting matter, decaying plants, damp items, etc. Holes in screens or windows and open doors are detrimental for any pest situation. It’s important to identify breeding sources of flies and get rid of them. Call us today for a professional removal.
- BeetlesElm leaf beetles are dull green-yellow with black edges. Both the adult and larvae of these beetles feed on the leaves of elm trees. To prevent invasion, seal all cracks outside the house.
- Stink BugsBrown marmorated stinkbugs, more commonly known as stink bugs, have a shield-shaped body. They release a distinct odor as a defense mechanism against predators. They mostly inhabit and thrive off fruit trees and field crops. They have mouthparts that allow them to ruin their host plants. Their size and large numbers make them hard to control once indoors. Stinkbugs are attracted to lights, so reducing lights outside and inside the home may help in prevention. They will also look for warm locations once they are inside.
- AphidsAphids – The warmer winter can bring out aphids as well. Aphids damage crops, plants, leaves and can destroy farms and gardens Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed by sucking the nutrient-rich liquids out of plants. They move a bit slow, so that can give you a chance to take control of the situation.
- GnatsBiting Midges – Midges (gnats) are small insects that look like flies. They breed and live near large bodies of fresh water. They bite both humans and animals and are notorious for spreading disease in wildlife as well as damaging crops. Midges are already flying about.
- MidgesIf you live near the coast or near a lake or pond and you are seeing midges, gives us a call for an inspection of your structure.
- Boxelder BugsBoxelder bugs are black with red or orange markings. Boxelder bugs don’t bite but their mouth parts can leave a piercing similar to a mosquito bite. If crushed, the boxelder bugs may leave behind an orange stain from their fecal mater, that can discolor drapery and clothing. They gather into large masses to migrate into buildings. There, they hide in small cracks or crevices in walls to insulate. During spring they leave their overwintering sites and return to their host trees, female boxelder trees.
- BatsBats – Brown bats are one of the type of bats most likely to be found indoors. They look small from afar, but actually have 9 – 12 inch wingspans. If you find a bat indoors, do not make contact as there is a risk for rabies. Bats are an important part of the environment because they eat other pests. Therefore, do not attempt to kill a bat. Sometimes the young get lost when learning to fly in late summer. If a bat gets trapped indoors or you find it on the ground, call us for a professional removal.
- SnakesSnakes – Snakes can enter your home following its food or looking for the right temperatures. Since snakes cannot create a hole on your structure, it is very likely that any snake you see will have entered following its food – meaning you could already have an infestation. Snakes like damp, dark, cool area. Woodpiles, stone walls, and under tarps outside are favorite hangouts. All snake species are legally protected in the state. Do not attempt to kill a snake. Call us today for professional removal.
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- RodentsPest control in a commercial environment presents unique challenges. The presence of insects and rodents in a business is not only embarrassing, it leads to the loss of customers and lowers employee morale and productivity. In high tech areas such as computer rooms or control panels, the presence of insects and rodent pests can lead to loss of data, equipment malfunction, or structural damage due to fires. For these reasons a business cannot afford to take chances when selecting a pest control service.
- MiceMice: If mice live outdoors they nest in a variety of sites. But, both house mice and deer mice will leave the outdoors and come into your home or structure if the conditions are right. Cold climate outdoors can cause mice to look for the warmer indoors during fall. Mice have been known to travel up to a mile in search for the right home. Mice enter structures the same way other pests do – through holes, doors, gaps, missing vent covers, etc. Once indoors, female mice will use soft indoor material to make a nest such as yarn, fabric, paper, insulation, etc. Indoor mice will feed on pet food or human food with the occasional insect. When moving indoors, deer mice may bring seeds and nuts with them for storage which may attract other pests. Some mice that live indoors, have been there for life and are a product of an infestiation.
- RatsMice are sneaky little things. A bit more adorable than rats, they have long tails and dark bodies with light bellies. They like to hide in places such as attics and basements that provide a snug place they can nest. They are not shy at night, since this provides them a sense of protection, and are not shy when it comes to food. Mice thrive on absolutely everything humans consume. So, it’s no surprise that mice like to enter homes or structures that can provide what they need to survive. Winter is an especially crucial time for mice to enter your structure. It doesn’t take much for them to sneak in. Whether it be a door left open, or holes in the seams of doors and windows, they can get in just about anywhere as long as they have a dime-sized access hole.