Insects are labelled as pests because they always seem to find their way into your home to annoy you. Certain pests are drawn to specific areas in your home, like…
One of the most known and feared pests is of course — the cockroach. There are over 4,500 species of this insect, but there are only a few that actually…
You can run, but you can’t hide! Insects are everywhere and unfortunately they can make their way into almost any building. Each bug serves its own purpose in the environment,…
Insects play a vital role in the environment’s ecosystem. With that being said, they are still called pests for a reason! Bugs always seem to make their way into homes,…
Since 1975, Knockout Pest Control has been solving New York’s pest problems. Most pest control companies will simply get rid of of any existing insects or bugs. Unfortunately, these creepy…
For 40 years families in the New York Metro area have been relying on Knockout Pest Control to keep their home free from pests. The same level of expertise and professionalism is used at your place of work. Our technicians have over 100 hours of training. They know how to quickly identify a problem and…
Bees often get confused with other species of flying, stinging insects like wasps. Even among bees, there are several predominant species in the New York Metro area. •Honey Bees: These busy half-inch long insects have fuzzy dark yellow and black striped bodies and have a barbed stinger that can continue pumping venom even after the…
Bed bug infestations continue to rise in New York and on Long Island. Just 15 years ago, fewer than 25% of pest professionals had ever treated customers for bed bugs. Now rarely a day goes by that we don’t get at least one call for help getting rid of bed bugs. Expect a Spike in…
With warm weather finally coming to New York and Long Island, the buzz outside is back. Spring is when bees, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets proliferate. This is prime hive building and food gathering time for New York’s most common stinging insects. Don’t let your home or commercial property get infested. Keeping a sharp lookout…
Commercial building managers: Don’t miss Arthur Katz’s latest article for the New York Real Estate Journal. The article “Termites do infest commercial buildings” talks about the misconception many people have when thinking about termites. These pests don’t just attack houses in the suburbs. Indeed, termites thrive in commercial buildings and infest the heart of N.Y.C.…