Rodents are a problem no one wants to have. Between the destruction they can cause to your home and the health risks they pose to your family and pets, they can quickly get inside your home. And once they get in, they’re notoriously difficult to get out. Saratoga County residents need to know all about…
A home really isn’t a home without a rodent infestation. Just think about it. What other pest is heavy enough that you can hear them running around late at night, or equipped with teeth sharp teeth enough to chew holes through your cereal boxes? Rodents truly are the best at what they do. Of course,…
Your home isn’t built out of candy, but if it were, you would probably have a hard time not taking a bite once in a while. Fortunately, it’s usually built of wood and metal, both materials humans aren’t supposed to eat. Unfortunately, one of those things is beloved by termites. If you are worried about…
Spiders are eight-legged arachnids that fill many homeowners with fear and stress, but the truth is that most spiders aren’t as dangerous as you think. While spiders are upsetting to look at and not a welcome sight in your home, most of the common spider species in Saratoga County, New York are harmless.All spiders have…
What are termites? Termites are destructive pests that strike fear in most homeowners. These insects consume wood and are one of the few organisms able to do so. When living outside, away from people, their feeding habits are helpful, breaking down decaying matter; when these wood-eating pests decide to nest on our properties and feed…
What are stinging insects? As their name suggests, stinging insects are pests that have a stinger they use to hunt and as a way to defend themselves. Stinging insects that live outside and away from people are beneficial, preying on and helping to control populations of nuisance insects. Many stinging insects also help to pollinate…
What are rodents? Rodents, such as mice and rats, are part of order Rodentia, which includes over 2,000 species; in fact, most non-flying mammals are rodents. All rodents, no matter their size or species, are characterized by two continuously growing front incisors in their upper and lower jaw. These front incisors are sharp and used…
What are nuisance wildlife? Wildlife are animals that live outside without the help of people but, as our habitats have overlapped, wild animals have become used to living close to people, sometimes relying on us for some of their food and shelter needs. Unfortunately, wildlife that have decided to turn our homes into their homes…
What are mosquitoes? Belonging to the order Diptera, mosquitoes are fly-like insects that are mostly gray, black, or brown, with some species having metallic scales on their bodies. Mosquitoes have a single pair of wings covered in scales, and long, thin legs. They also have a proboscis – a long, thin structure that they use…
What are fall invaders? Fall invaders are those pests that spend most of the year outside, but when the weather cools in the fall, they move inside to escape the upcoming cold weather or while chasing their prey. Unfortunately, fall invaders usually choose our homes as their overwintering spot. In New York, species of fall…