Pest Questions, Answered
One question per page, answered in the first sentence, by a licensed New York applicator with thirty five plus years on Long Island. No fluff before the answer.
Rodents
- When do mice come inside on Long Island?
- Do mothballs keep mice away?
- How do I tell rat droppings from mouse droppings?
- How do I find where mice are getting in?
- What attracts rats to a yard?
- Do mice leave on their own?
- What is the scratching in my walls at night?
- I saw one mouse. How many do I have?
- Do ultrasonic mouse repellents, peppermint oil or dryer sheets work?
- How do I clean up mouse droppings safely?
- Do cats keep mice away?
- Can rats come up through the toilet?
- How long does it take to get rid of mice?
- Why are mice in my garage, and will they get into the house?
- Is rat poison safe to use at home with kids and pets?
Insects
- Why do roaches come back after spraying?
- When is tick season on Long Island?
- Why are there so many spiders in my house in September?
- Is it bed bugs or carpet beetles?
- Do ticks die in the winter?
- How do I remove a tick the right way?
- I found a tick on me. Should I worry?
- What kind of cockroach do I have?
- Do cockroaches mean my house is dirty?
- Do roach bombs and foggers work?
- Why do I have fleas with no pets?
- Why are there silverfish in my bathroom?
- Why are stink bugs in my house every fall?
- Why are there tiny ants in my bathroom?
- Can I get rid of fleas just by vacuuming and washing?
Stinging insects
Termites and wood pests
- Is it a termite swarmer or a flying ant?
- Why are there big black ants in my house in winter?
- Are carpenter bees in my deck a problem?
- Do I need a termite inspection to sell a house on Long Island?
- What do termite mud tubes look like?
- When do termites swarm on Long Island?
- I found termite wings on my windowsill. What does that mean?
- Do termites go away on their own?
- How fast do termites damage a house?
- Termite bait stations vs. liquid treatment: which is better?
- How long does a termite treatment last?
- Can I treat termites myself?
- Carpenter ant damage vs. termite damage: how to tell the difference?
- How do I find a carpenter ant nest in my house?
- Does spraying kill carpenter ants?
Wildlife and birds
- There's a raccoon in my attic. What do I do?
- There's a skunk under my deck. What should I do?
- Is There Rabies in Nassau County Raccoons?
- What Should I Do With a Dead Raccoon in My Yard?
- When Do Raccoons Have Babies on Long Island?
- When Do Squirrels Have Babies?
- Do Opossums Carry Rabies?
- Why Does It Smell Like Skunk in the Fall?
Commercial
- Why do German cockroaches keep coming back in a restaurant kitchen?
- What pest control records should a property manager get?
- Does NYC Local Law 55 apply to apartment buildings on Long Island?
- Who is responsible for pest control in a NYC apartment building?
- Can a restaurant stay open during pest control treatment?
- How do you get rid of mice in a restaurant?
- How do you choose a commercial pest control company in New York?
- I saw one cockroach in my restaurant. Is that an infestation?
Still not sure? Call (516) 509-6001 and we'll tell you what you're dealing with.