To meet the growing demand for wildlife pest control in the Glens Falls NY region, Nature’s Way has hired Austin Zweck to manage our Nuisance Wildlife Division. As a New York State Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, Austin will be responsible for trapping and removing squirrels, skunks, raccoons, bats and other unwanted pests in and…
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Pest Control Related Info and Articles
Common Rodent-Related Diseases
In addition to causing damage to your home, a rodent infestation can actually make your family sick. In fact, rats and mice can transmit more than two dozen different diseases to humans. Transmission can occur through direct contact with rodents, their droppings, urine or saliva, or indirectly through contaminated food, infected fleas, ticks or mites….
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What’s Eating Your Insulation?
While most people hardly ever look in their attics, the one exception is usually right around this time of year. Whether it’s to retrieve holiday decorations from storage, or to investigate where that draft is coming from, many Albany NY homeowners find themselves in their attics for the first time in months – and they…
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Are Cockroaches Making You Sick?
While cockroaches are often associated with big cities and restaurant settings, they are just as common in suburban homes. In fact, we have provided cockroach extermination services in Albany, Saratoga and even further north into the more suburban communities of Lake George and Plattsburgh NY. The trouble is, if you don’t know what to look…
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How to Determine if Your Home has Termites
It’s been a long winter in Upstate NY and Vermont, but the spring thaw should be here any day. As termite exterminators in Albany, Saratoga and as far north as Plattsburgh NY, this is the start of our busy season. Many people assume this is because termites hibernate in winter, but they’re not actually dormant,…
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Poisonous Spiders in NY
Although there have been claims of brown recluse and black widow spider sightings in the Adirondacks, neither spider species is native to New York, and since they both prefer warm climates, their presence here is rare. While it’s possible for these warm weather arachnids to occasionally find their way north via cars, luggage and shipped…
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Are Your Heating Bills Going Through the Roof?
This winter is shaping up to be one of the coldest in years, and heating units in homes are running furiously to fend off the deep freeze. According to National Grid, the weather has been 13% colder than average across Upstate NY, prompting many homeowners to seek new ways to conserve energy and stay warm….
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How Do You Know If Your House Has Mold?
You may not be able to smell, or even see mold, but if you have persistent sneezing, runny nose, red eyes and skin rashes that seem to lessen when you’re not a home, it may be worth getting a professional mold assessment to determine if your house has mold. Many homeowners assume mold is a…
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Do You Have Animals in Your Attic?
Are you hearing noises in your attic? It could be your over-active imagination – after all, it is almost Halloween – but it might just be the real deal. Putting paranormal activity aside, it’s possible you’ve got animals in your attic. In fact, we receive many calls about nuisance wildlife in the attic this time…
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Fall Cleanup to Pest-Proof Your Home
The changing leaves are just one of the reasons so many of us love this time of year, but fall foliage means something all-together different if you own a home. Dropping temperatures and falling leaves wreak havoc on your yard, and they can also create a whole host of pest control problems. If you’re thinking…
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