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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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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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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How to Prevent Mosquito Bites in Upstate NY
It’s summertime in Upstate NY, which means you, your pets and your kids have probably got the itch to spend more time outside. Unfortunately, all that outdoor activity can lead to another less appealing itch – from mosquito bites. Aside from the redness and swelling, mosquito bites can cause allergic reactions and transmit mosquito-borne diseases….
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How to Get Rid of Skunks
While skunks are typically gentle, harmless creatures, anyone who has ever been a victim of their noxious spray or had a dog that got “skunked”, will probably tell you that they feel a bit differently. Known mostly as a nuisance pest due to their smell, skunks can also cause damage by burrowing under your foundation,…
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6 Pest Control Tips for Spring
Since many insects are dormant in the winter, spring is when most homeowners in Glens Falls, Saratoga, Albany (and everywhere in between) realize that they have a problem with pest control. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that you as a homeowner can take to keep the bugs and rodents away. Simply follow our top 6…
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Termite Control in Saratoga Springs NY
Each year, termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage – costs not covered by homeowners insurance – which is why termite control is so very important. In addition to termite prevention methods, homeowners can avoid structural damage from termites with early intervention. If you live in the northeast and you’ve discovered termites in…
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Termite Control in Albany NY
Sometimes called “silent destroyers” for their ability to quietly and methodically eat through your home’s support beams and other wood features, termites are believed to infest some 600,000 U.S. homes. Unfortunately, termite damage is rarely covered by home insurance, which is why termite treatment and termite control are so important. In addition to termite prevention…
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Are Termites Covered By Home Insurance?
Termites can quietly and methodically devastate a home by eating through support beams and destroying other wood features. According to the National Pest Management Association, more than 600,000 U.S. homes suffer from termite infestations, which cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year. Yet, despite those statistics, termites are generally not covered by…
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