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Pros and Cons to Using Spiders as Natural Pest Control

Pros and Cons to Using Spiders as Natural Pest Control One single spider in NYC can eat more than 2,000 insects in a year. And while almost no spiders in New York are poisonous to humans (the sac spider is the only exception), many of the insects they feed on are harmful. Local spiders eat

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Web Building Spiders vs Crawling Spiders: How We Treat Each Kind

Web Building Spiders vs Crawling Spiders: How We Treat Each Kind An intricate spider web stretched across your window can be a thing of beauty or terror depending on your feelings about spiders. But did you know that the majority of spider species in NYC do not build webs? They still produce spider silk and

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5 Reasons Your DIY Mouse Traps Might Not Be Working

5 Reasons Your DIY Mouse Traps Might Not Be Working There are dozens of products on the market to help homeowners get rid of mice, so it can be frustrating when mice continue to be a nuisance after you have placed traps around your home. Instead of continuing to spend money on alternative methods, first

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What Is Hantavirus and Why Should New York Homeowners Be Concerned?

What Is Hantavirus and Why Should New York Homeowners Be Concerned? The rodents that infest homes in New York are responsible for spreading several different diseases and bacteria. But few are as alarming as hantavirus. Scientifically called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, this virus is spread in the saliva, urine, and feces of mice and rats. In

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How Bed Bugs Can Put Your Pets at Risk

How Bed Bugs Can Put Your Pets at Risk Most dog and cat owners are well aware of the risks biting pets pose to their furry friends. Fleas, ticks and even mosquitoes can be anything from an irritation to a health risk when they start biting your pet. Bedbugs can also cause problems. The good

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Where Do Mosquitoes Go During the Winter?

Where Do Mosquitoes Go During the Winter? As temperatures finally begin to cool off in New York City, mosquitoes are slowly starting to disappear too. You’ll probably still get a bite or two, but going outside is no longer as bad as it was earlier in the summer. The mosquitoes have seemed to simply disappear.

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Which Areas to Target with Rodent Exclusion

Which Areas to Target with Rodent Exclusion Exclusion is the most effective and humane method for keeping out rodents. The goal of exclusion is to seal up all the holes and spaces around your home that mice and rats can use to gain access, thereby keeping them out. It is possible for homeowners to manage

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Types of Fall Pests in NYC

Types of Fall Pests in NYC Cooling temperatures means a change in pest activity around your home. Bugs may try to get inside to find a warm place to spend the winter. Other insects and animals must leave their normal habitats to find food as resources become scarce. If you have not already taken steps

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Get to Know the Pest Bird Species in NYC

Get to Know the Pest Bird Species in NYC Out in nature, birds are a sign of life. From birdwatching trips to simply watching them flit about, most people do not consider birds a pest until they begin nesting inside their property or perching on a single area and covering the space below with unsightly

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Rodent Problems in Historic Homes

Rodent Problems in Historic Homes Any home in New York and New Jersey can have rodents. They move into walls, basements, and attics wherever there is food and water available. But there are certain features of older homes that means they are more at risk. Some of these are unique to homes over 100 years

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