Serving the Greater Hudson Valley Area
There are many kinds of ants that can infest your home or property. Some sting, but many are just nuisances and get into food. Learn more by searching our list for your ant!
There are several species of stinging bees and wasps which can cause painful welts and occasionally severe allergic reactions, including death.
Centipedes are multi-legged creatures that are common outside the home. Centipede and millipede populations can become very high and may invade the areas around doors and windows.
Crickets are insects that typically live outside and can become nuisances when the males play their "calling songs" to attract females. Some crickets, like house crickets, will seek shelter inside homes or sheds.
Most flies come from outside and are attracted by food odors or other sources. Some flies will breed inside if conditions are right. Learn more by selecting our list of flies.
One of the best known summer pests, mosquitoes breed in stagnant water or soft soil and can develop from egg to adult in 10 to 14 days.
There are many spiders that live outside, but several can live inside as well. Spiders are insect feeders and are looked upon as beneficial. However, some are hazardous and many build webs and become nuisances.
This insect, notorious for its “smelly” reputation, earned its name from its tendency to release an odor when disturbed or when crushed.