Why Are Cockroach Infestations So Difficult To Eradicate? And How Are Pest Control Researchers Addressing The Problem Of Indoor Roach Control?
Some insect pests that frequently invade homes in upstate New York tend to do so in large numbers. These pests include, stink bugs, bed bugs, boxelder bugs, Asian lady beetles, ants, flies and cockroaches. When homes become infested with armies of insects, no amount of stomping will eradicate the pests, as they tend to inhabit […]
Common Household Pests In Upstate New York That Cant Be Eradicated With Over-The-Counter Products
As the temperatures rise and the days become longer in upstate New York, indoor insect pest sightings will also increase. Many common nuisance insect pests in the state become most problematic within homes during the late summer and fall seasons when falling temperatures prompt some insects to move indoors for the winter. These insect pests […]
The Creepy-Looking Bold Jumper Spider Is Often Found In Homes And Even In Cars In Upstate New York
It is by no means rare to encounter medium to large-sized spiders within homes, but it is not often that a person finds a hairy spider within a car. However, the Phidippus audax spider species, which is more commonly known as the “bold jumper,” happens to be one spider species that crawls into cars and […]
Garden Spiders Are The Largest And Glitziest Spider Species Found Around Upstate New York Homes
It is not unusual for residents of upstate New York to find multiple spider species lurking around within residential gardens. Some of the most commonly sighted web-building spiders found in gardens in the state include nocturnal orb-weavers, sheet-web weavers, funnel web spiders and black and yellow garden spiders. While these spiders are sometimes found indoors, […]
A Newly Identified And Highly Venomous Spider Species
With the exception of the occasional black widow sighting, venomous spiders are not often encountered in upstate New York. To be more precise, venomous spiders are virtually nonexistent in upstate New York, so while people may need to be on the lookout for bears while vacationing in the Adirondacks, the state’s spider species are harmless […]
The Caterpillar Species That Inflict Painful Stings To Humans
Numerous caterpillar species are abundant within residential lawns and gardens during the spring and summer seasons in upstate New York. Some of these caterpillars are harmless, while many others are not. Caterpillars are not commonly associated with painful stings that land people in the hospital, but they probably should be, as several potentially dangerous caterpillar […]
The Indian Meal Moth Is The Most Common Stored-Food Pest Found Infesting Homes
Unfortunately, numerous insect pests to stored food items can be found in all 50 US states, but the temperate climate in the northeast favors the indoor pest activity of most stored-food insect species. Most experts agree that the Indian meal moth (IMM) is the most significant stored food pest species in the world, as infestations […]
What Attracts Cluster Flies Into Homes In Upstate New York?
Once temperatures begin to rise during the spring season in upstate New York, residents should prepare for nuisance cluster fly swarms. Cluster flies are aptly named for their habit of “clustering” together in massive numbers within various hard-to-reach locations within a home. These areas include wall voids, attic spaces, subflooring and in the small space […]
The Disease-Carrying Mosquito Species That Infests New York Homes
While most states located on the northeast coast see around 50 mosquitoes each year, the state of New York sees a whopping 70 species. Nearly all of these mosquitoes are a nuisance to residents in the state, but several also spread multiple diseases to humans, some of which can be fatal. Surprisingly, one mosquito species, […]
Truth Concerning The Spider Species That Are Native To Upstate New York
There is some debate about whether or not dangerous spider species inhabit upstate New York. According to experts, the northern black widow and the brown recluse are the only two spider species in the United States that inflict medically significant bites to humans. Although neither one of these species is native to New York state, […]
