Pest Control Tips & Guides
Seasonal advice and how-tos for keeping Long Island homes pest-free.
Signs of Mice or Rats in Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
Droppings, gnaw marks, and scratching at night — here's how to tell if you have a mouse or rat problem, room by room, and what your signs are actually telling you about severity.
September 11, 2026
Does Your Business Need a Formal Pest Control Plan? (2026 Requirements)
Most food service, healthcare, hospitality, and warehousing businesses are now required to keep a documented pest control plan. Here’s what regulators actually look for — and a 10-point checklist to audit the plan you already have.
September 3, 2026
How Bad Is My Roach Problem? What Each Sign Actually Means
Finding a sign of roaches tells you they are there. What it does not tell you is how many, how long they have been there, or how fast it is about to get worse. Here is how to read each one.
August 20, 2026
How to Identify and Treat Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs on Long Island
Every fall, brown marmorated stink bugs cluster on sunny Long Island walls and slip inside to overwinter. Here’s how to identify them, why Nassau and Western Suffolk see such heavy pressure, and the licensed treatment that stops them — from a family-owned Long Island pest control company.
August 12, 2026
How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs on Long Island (and Why They Swarm in Fall)
Every fall, boxelder bugs cluster on warm Long Island walls and slip indoors to overwinter. Here’s why they appear, whether they’re harmful, and how to keep them out — from a Nassau & Suffolk pest pro.
July 22, 2026
How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets & Wasps on Long Island
Yellow jacket and wasp activity peaks on Long Island in late summer. Here’s how to identify the nest, why they turn aggressive in August, and how to get rid of them safely.
July 1, 2026