During the summer months, you’re spending a large amount of time outdoors. Whether it be playing in the backyard with your kids, or spending a relaxing evening on the patio, you don’t want to be bothered by annoying pests such as yellow jackets. They are not only a nuisance when you’re trying to relax, but… Read more »
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Do You Have a Termite Problem in Your Home?
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Calling A Pest Control Company That Can Answer Your Questions
The thought of having a pest problem in your home or business is worrisome enough, but finding a company that will take the time to listen to your problem can be just as difficult – unless you find the right company. Here at Amherst Exterminators we are always willing to listen to your concerns and… Read more »
