If you have mold in your basement or any mold in your home, you may have a mold allergy. After Hurricane Sandy, many people developed a cough while cleaning up their homes. Mold allergies can cause coughing, itchy eyes and other crappy symptoms. Mold allergies can be related to asthma and other breathing problems.
If you’re from Manhattan or one of the other boroughs, you may call this bug “a water bug”. Water Bugs sound like friendly bugs but are actually cockroaches! Or roaches for short. Just changing the name doesn’t make the nasty stuff go away!
Ants invade even the cleanest kitchens and bathrooms. One of the nastiest shocks is turn on the lights and see ants everywhere! Once these small pests find their way into your home, it is difficult for homeowners to get rid of them. Homeowners have been known to try just about anything to get rid of ants.
Bed bugs are still being found in people’s home, apartments and condos. A recent survey was conducted by the National Pest Management Association. They asked pest control professionals to report the number and location of bed bug infestations.
Smithtown – March 19, 2012 – Termites damage more homes than fires, earthquakes and storms combined. They attack in every state but Alaska, infesting five million homes every year. Yet termite damage is rarely covered by homeowners’ insurance.
Birds can be destructive to Long Island private and commercial properties.
The best way to prevent cicada killers or digger wasps is to have a great lawn. It’s work to maintain a healthy lawn but it’s the best way to keep these nasty looking insects away. Cicada killers just can’t burrow into a thick covering of grass. You’ll need to fertilize, water and plant extra grass seed.
Even after a mild winter, spring is a time to clean. Overwintering and hibernating pests are preparing to wake up, and your home should be prepared against any infestations.
Basic facts about Crickets on Long Island, NY
Have you seen ants around your home? Carpenter ants can be one of the most harmful wood destroying insects in a home or business.
