Roof rats, also known as ship rats and house rats, and more formally as black rats, are known for being skilled climbers – whether that’s scaling mountains, buildings, or homes. Once they’ve made it to the rooftop, they’ll scurry around up there in search of an opening to enter your attic or the upper level(s) […]

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of a fully stocked pantry. Unfortunately, you aren’t the only one craving the snacks stocked on your shelves. Pantry pests can spoil your food, and once an infestation starts, it can be difficult to stop. If your New York City home has pantry pests, there are a few things you ought to know […]

The close living quarters of New York City and the vast number of travelers in the area make it a hot spot for bed bugs. And contrary to popular belief, even the cleanest resident in the city could have bed bugs. They feed on human blood and don’t care about your crumbs. Before you find yourself with […]

Pest problems always seem to be a lot worse in larger cities, and cockroaches in particular definitely take full advantage of booming metropolises. New York City is the largest city in the United States, and even though it’s an incredible area filled with jaw-dropping entertainment and beautiful sights, that also means cockroaches have a bounty of places […]

Has there ever been a time in your life when you considered adopting a rodent as a pet? Many people go through a phase, sometimes as a kid, other times as an adult, where they look at the mice, rats, and hamsters at the pet store and imagine what it would be like to have […]

Sharing your bed with another person is not always easy. It is even harder if you are a light sleeper. It also matters with whom you share your bed. Sleep next to someone who snores or moves around a lot and you might find yourself more tired after waking up than when you fell asleep. […]

When the weather turns warm, it’s a sign that pests of all kinds are about to get a lot more active in New York City. One such pest that most people don’t think about is the common housefly. Between back alleys, dumpsters, and the back of restaurants, flies are everywhere and seem pretty harmless, so […]

You don’t have to be in the pest control business to know that cockroaches are some of the most common pests here in the New York City area. Odds are, you probably encounter them more often than you know or would care to admit. However, as long as you aren’t encountering them in your home, you are […]

About 20 years ago, bed bugs started showing up in New York City’s hotels. From there, it wasn’t long until they made their way into residences. When this happened, it became a significant pest-control problem for Big Apple residents. Once these bugs get into a home, they are extremely difficult to eliminate. And bed bugs […]

Pest infestations are gross enough without even considering that many populations directly contaminate our stored food. Pantry pests can wind up costing you a lot of money, both in replacing the food they ruin and in eliminating the pests themselves. That’s why it’s important to be proactive in preventing pantry pests. WHAT ARE PANTRY PESTS? […]