As the weather gets hotter, more and more citizens across the United States are beginning to worry about mosquitoes transmitting the Zika virus. The chance of this disease reaching us here in Western New York is incredibly low, but it is always best to be safe! Whether you have tropical summer travel plans or would… Read more »
Category: Insect Pests
Fighting Summer Flea Infestations
Now that the summer weather is here to stay in Western New York, family pets will be spending more time outside the home, basking in the sun and enjoying all that the beautiful warm weather has to offer. But the more time they spend outside, the more likely it is for them to end up… Read more »
Is That a Wasp or a Bee?
Two of the most common insects you will see in your yard during the summer months, wasps and bees are both colored black and yellow with stingers that pack quite a powerful punch. Another trait they have in common? Both of these flying pests can potentially invade your home. So how do you tell the… Read more »
Spring Weather Brings Out More Than Just Flowers
Spring showers bring May flowers, but many unwanted pests come along with this change in weather. The beauty of budding flowers, trees and bushes always brings along the insect pests that make their way in and out of homes and buildings. Ants, spiders, millipedes, silverfish and many other insects forage in and around the exterior of… Read more »
The Most Damaging Pests to Your Home
Spring is almost here, and as we mentioned in our last blog post, the warm winter weather Western New York experienced may lead to larger insect populations this season. With this in mind, Amherst Exterminators has compiled a list of four common spring insect pests that can reduce your home’s value. Termites According to realtor.com,… Read more »
Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs Attacking US Agriculture
A recent article from Texas newspaper Times Record News highlighted three of the most damaging pests to crops, one of which is the brown marmorated stink bug. A bug that was first found in Pennsylvania during the 1990s, the brown marmorated stink bug wreaks havoc on farms across the United States, causing more than $30… Read more »
Prevent Winter Pests from Cozying Up in Your Home
As the snow begins to fall here in Amherst, New York, our thoughts immediately turn to the critters outside and where they will seek shelter. Unlike many species of birds, pests like mice and raccoons don’t travel south for warmth; they head indoors instead! With the holiday season quickly approaching, your family has plenty to… Read more »
Keep Bugs Out Of Your Christmas Tree
A beautiful way to fill your home with the smell of pine, the real Christmas tree is the preferred choice for many families. As the holiday season draws near and you and your children head out in search of your perfect tree, we at Amherst Exterminators would like to provide you a bit of advice… Read more »
The Ant Season is Approaching. Time for Preventive Maintenance.
The snow is gone and the weather is gradually warming up. What this means is all kinds of ants are coming out of dormancy. Many homes and businesses will experience inside activity until ants can flourish outdoors. The best solution to this problem throughout the spring, summer, and fall is to maintain good outside preventative… Read more »
How does the winter affect Insects in Western New York?
Frigid Weather With the temperatures hovering around zero in Western New York one might ask how insects survive. The answer is a simple one; insects do not maintain a constant body temperature like mammals do. Insects adapt very well to their environment in which they live in. Biology Most insect development is contingent with… Read more »
