Have you ever opened the kitchen drawer or pantry at night only for you to meet an unwelcomed visitor dashing out? There’s nothing as scary as having mice take refuge in your house. Although these creatures look harmless and innocent, they can be disastrous and dangerous. The little critters not only gnaw on nearly everything in your home, including electrical wires and clothing but also carry a slew of disease-causing bacteria. So, unless it’s a pet, you shouldn’t have any wild rodents in your residence. These rodents come to your house for food, shelter, and warmth. For this reason, it becom ..read more

Bed bugs have been the main characters in many people’s nightmares for a long time. These tiny creatures have successfully made a lot of people who have come in contact with them toss and turn. Understanding these creatures has also proved challenging because bed bugs are not typical pests. They are far more complicated. Many people have never come into contact with bed bugs and aren’t familiar with the signs. Others may have bed bugs, but don’t realize that they were dealing with them. All of this has left so many people wondering why bed bugs are so hard to get rid of? Bed bugs are tiny ..read more

Seeing a rat in your home can be a terrifying experience. Rodents are some of the most unwelcome visitors to any household because they can spread disease and cause lasting damage to your property. If you find yourself in this position, you have one option: figure out how to kill rats or move out. Let’s explain how rats get into your home, the damage they can do and teach you how to kill rats with the only five effective methods that work in New York State. How rats get into your home Before we show you how to kill rats, it’s worth explaining how they manage to get into your home in the first ..read more

Kids love bugs! Kids love all kinds of bugs, like furry caterpillars, potato bugs, banana slugs, and ladybugs. It’s good that you want your child to learn about bugs through books or other resources. This doesn’t mean, however, that you should live in a house full of bugs! When parents notice a pest infestation in their home they start searching for pest removal companies. Many quickly realize that some attempt to exterminate bugs by spraying or treating homes with harmful chemicals. There are many companies that boast that they use child safe pest control methods, but there are ..read more

New York is the home to some old houses. For fans of older homes, not only do they look fantastically eclectic, but with little work, they look like a page out of a Victorian novel. This character is probably one of the reasons why older homes are popular. Homeowners are always excited to find these homes in the listings. They always jump to buy them before they go off the market. But if you own or are purchasing an older home, you may want discuss powderpost beetles with your home inspector or realtor. Old homes can be housing for termites, carpenter ants, and powderpost beetles. Th ..read more

You probably already know that ticks can cause you to contract Lyme’s disease. But, you’d be surprised how many other diseases ticks can carry and infect you with. You’re probably here because you’re concerned about how to remove ticks. Although they are hard to spot, it’s crucial to remove them instantly if you see a tick on yourself or a loved one. There’s a lot that most people don’t know about the danger of ticks. In fact, some diseases they carry can even be life-threatening to the elderly. The risk of infection increases after the first 24-48 hours. That’s why it’s best to take ..read more

Spring Pest Control As the climate gets warmer year over year, many homeowners have seen increases in spring pests from one season to another. With this comes more potential for damage or infestations and the need to start the year off early by preventing spring pest invaders. Homeowners Noticing More Spring Bugs Now Than Ever This increase in population is happening for a few different reasons. One is that New York State isn’t experiencing the deep freeze that we were used to 10-20 years ago. Many pests burrow in the ground to over-winter, and the number of pests that makes it through the win ..read more

The pest control services Cheektowaga NY deserves As Erie county’s biggest exterminator, we have established ourselves as the go-to company for all Cheektowaga Extermination needs. We love being a part of the community and are passionate about providing homes and businesses with safe and effective exterminator services. From bed bug infestations in hotels to rodent control in major population areas, we can handle your needs. Here’s some of the pests that are included with our programs and packages: Ants, Bees, Box Elders, Carpenter Ants, Carpet Beetles, Moth, Centipedes, Millipedes, Clust ..read more

For most of the population, summers mean slathering on heavy sunscreen and protecting themselves against the harmful effects of the sun. However, the folks in the Northeast have more than just sunburn to worry about. As temperatures rise and residents begin to spend their time outdoors, Lyme disease caused by tick bites becomes a more pressing concern. Once you find ticks the next question is what ticks carry Lyme disease. Just consider this: the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates around 300,000 cases of Lyme diseases every year. While undoubtedly alarming, the good news ..read more