Have you noticed tiny piles of sawdust around your home, or heard strange munching noises in the walls? You probably aren’t expecting this answer, but there is a possibility you have termites traversing the walls of your home. If you suspect you have a termite problem, it’s best to look for signs or clues that… Read more »
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Four of the Biggest Pest Control Myths
As pests have been a problem in homes for hundreds of years, many myths have developed surrounding their extermination. The myths we mention below are ones that families often try out before calling for professional assistance, which typically just gives the problem extra time to grow. You Can Catch Mice with Cheese Just because it… Read more »
Check for Pests When House Hunting
One of the most stressful points in any adult’s life is house hunting. There are so many factors to consider when looking at a house. Does the roof need replacing? Is the foundation leaking? Can I fit my clothes in this closet? All of these questions and more will be running through your mind throughout… Read more »
Three Tips to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
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 »
Spiders: Nature’s Plant Pest Exterminator
As creepy as we humans think they are, spiders are incredibly beneficial to us – especially during the summer months. If your garden is always plagued by the teeny insect pests that munch on leaves and help themselves to ripening fruits and vegetables, the spider will truly be your best friend. These eight-legged arachnids are… 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 »
Finding Carpenter Ant Nests Can Be A Learning Experience For You Children
The ability of a carpenter ant to establish a nest in a home is just as interesting as finding it once it has taken over your home. Sometime we forget that we live in the middle of nature and often have to cope with unwanted pests like carpenter ants whose natural job is to break… 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 »
Buffalo Moves Up on List of Most Infested Bed Bug Cities
Orkin recently released their 2016 list of the top 50 cities with bed bugs, and while Chicago topped the list for the fourth year in a row, Buffalo made quite the jump, moving up from number 26 to number 20. A small, brown insect that feeds on human blood, bed bugs are about the size… Read more »
Enjoy a Pest-Free New Year with These Resolutions
As 2016 draws near, many of us are trying to come up with some great New Year’s resolution we can keep. Whether you plan to make changes to your lifestyle, learn a new hobby or read more this year, there are a few extra resolution ideas that Amherst Exterminators encourages you to consider. While cleaning… Read more »
