Preventative commercial pest control is a necessity. It can save business owners time, money, and their reputation. In today’s world, one negative post on social media can be a determining…
People in the northeast relish the idea of a Spring vacation. They escape the tail end of the brutal winter cold and jet off to warmer tropics. What happens on…
If you keep up with the Knockout News, you know that over the past year North America has experienced climate changes and the identification of new species. These factors could…
The longhorn tick, commonly known as the Asian tick because it is native in Central and East Asia and the Pacific Islands, has now found a home in the United States. This is the first known invasive tick in the U.S in fifty years. The longhorn tick is best known for transmitting an animal disease…
As the weather gets colder, mice seek shelter and warmth inside the home, but that’s not the only place they’ll hide. Vehicles are an ideal place for rodents to seek…
Most people think they know all there is to know about bed bugs. They feed on humans while they sleep and leave behind itchy, red bumps. The name suggests that…
On a day like today, when the high temperature in New York City is expected to be 20 degrees, we are all extra grateful for indoor heating. Unfortunately these cozy…
Weather conditions have a direct effect on pests’ behaviors, especially those that are exclusively outdoors. Even though you may not see them during the winter, most insects are still around.…
It feels like winter has finally hit the northeast after a relatively mild December, leading many people to light up their fireplaces for extra warmth. Beware, you could be bringing…
When the winter months roll around, many pests enter homes and buildings in search of warmth and food. The most common winter pests are mice, rats, raccoons, spiders and cockroaches.…