Just like bears, ants hibernate during the winter. Once the weather breaks, they emerge from hibernation, looking for food to start the cycle over again. Ants are most active when temperatures reach 75-95 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and summer are peak season for ants, and this is when you are more likely to find them in… Read more »
Category: Amherst Exterminators
Avoiding Bugs Outdoors
The weather is warming up, and so is most people’s desire to head outdoors. Whether you’re attending an outdoor festival, going for a walk, or just simply enjoying some fresh air, there’s one thing you shouldn’t let get in your way: bugs. Sure, mosquitoes, flies and other pests may at times seem like a nuisance… Read more »
April Showers Bring Bugs
Western New York typically sees plenty of snow in winter months, and as a result, very few bugs. However, temperatures are warming up and seasons are changing. While April showers are certainly a sign of spring, they are also a sign that bugs will soon surface. Why does it seem that significant rain fall typically… Read more »
Preparing Home for Spring Pests
Spring is approaching and with spring comes insects. As temperatures warm up, insects venture back outside, and often times, into our home. It is important to keep insects out of your home this spring to avoid unwanted infestations, consider using these methods: Keep Gardens Distant We all start working hard on our gardens during spring… Read more »
Consider These Insects Antiques
We often hear about the history of animals but we rarely hear about the history of insects. We know a lot about the role dinosaurs played years ago, how certain animals adapted over time, what animals have gone extinct, and so forth. However, we don’t seem to know much about ancient insects. How long have… Read more »
Beware of Bugs in Rustic Furniture
The thought of unwanted bugs sitting on our furniture alongside us leaves our skin crawling with uneasiness. Unfortunately, insects could be cozy next to you without you even knowing it. There are several species of insects that are so small you would not be able to detect them until they became bothersome. Wooden furniture, which… Read more »
Ponds Can Bring Pests
If you have a pond on your property, you might find yourself fending off insects and pests frequently. Ponds usually result in critters coming into your home and frequently popping up around your property. Although ponds often bring butterflies and songbirds, they can also result in snakes, mosquitoes, mammals, and other pests. Mosquitoes Mosquitoes are… Read more »
Checking Your Fireplace for Pests
If you use the fireplace inside of your home during the bitter cold of winters of Western New York, it is important to understand how to prevent pests from gaining access into your home through it. Inspecting Your Firewood When you transport outside firewood into your home, it is vital that you inspect each piece… Read more »
Beware of Christmas Tree Pests
As the holiday season approaches, many people purchase Christmas trees that they put up in their home. For many people, the smell of fresh pine is a must and they purchase a real tree from a Christmas tree farm outdoors. When people purchase a real tree to put into their living room, they rarely consider… Read more »
Cats Being Hired as Exterminators in NYC
The Javits Center in New York City is an event center that hosts trade shows, conventions, and special events. It is an 840,000 square feet space, occupying six city blocks along the Hudson River. Several newly hired employees have four legs and whiskers, setting them miles apart from the rest. The Javits Center recently hired… Read more »