Posted on January 6th, 2023 by Knockout Pest
If you’re like many New York homeowners, one day you’re living peacefully in your home and the next, a mouse or rat pops up seemingly out of nowhere! Rodents are skilled at hiding, which is why often, homeowners have no idea there’s even a rodent infestation to begin with. Despite their ability to hide, mice […]
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Posted on January 6th, 2023 by Knockout Pest
It is a misconception that insects can’t survive New York’s freezing cold temperatures during the winter. In fact, there are quite a few resilient pests that have adapted to persevere through the cold winter months. Here are four pests that can surprisingly survive the cold. Ants Among the many pests that can survive the cold, […]
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Posted on January 5th, 2023 by Knockout Pest
The new year is finally here! Whether you’re making personal new years resolutions or going with the flow this year, now is the perfect time to reassess your home pest control efforts to make sure you’re protected from common household pests. Here are some simple pest control resolutions that will help keep your New York […]
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Posted on January 5th, 2023 by Knockout Pest
Winter is underway and you may be wondering where some of the most common household pests New Yorkers see inside go this time of year. It’s a common misconception that pests totally “die off” during the colder months; in actuality, many pests are alive and well, escaping the cold altogether by finding sneaky hiding places […]
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Posted on December 19th, 2022 by Knockout Pest
Contrary to the popular myth that pests die off during the winter, many common household pests are year-round nuisances for New York homeowners. So, if they’re not dying off…where are these pests going? Here are a few of the most common explanations. Rodents Stay Close to Food Sources When it gets cold outside, rodents like […]
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Posted on December 19th, 2022 by Knockout Pest
Mice can be a problem in any home, often unexpectedly entering through tiny holes and cracks in the foundation, walls, vents, or roof. While mice can be startling enough to run into inside your home, they also pose several health and safety risks for homeowners; for instance, mice are avid chewers, known to chew up […]
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Posted on December 14th, 2022 by Knockout Pest
Bed bugs are tiny pests that sneakily burrow into various nooks and crannies of New York homes. They’re often picked up during the holiday travel season and can rapidly turn into major infestations. If you suspect that you have bed bugs in your home, don’t panic! There are plenty of ways to get rid of […]
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Posted on December 7th, 2022 by Knockout Pest
If you’re looking to add some holiday cheer to your home, a Christmas tree is a great place to start. And while most people are familiar with the joys of having a tree in their home during the holiday season, many are less familiar with all the pests that can infest it. There are several […]
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Posted on November 23rd, 2022 by Knockout Pest
Pests are often small and sly, taking advantage of the many nooks and crannies of your home to hide. Because of this, it’s important to keep in mind that common household pets like ants, cockroaches, spiders, and mice aren’t always hiding in plain sight. Here are some of the sneakiest places pests could be hiding […]
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Posted on November 16th, 2022 by Knockout Pest
Cooking is one of the merriest parts of the holidays, but it’s also an invitation for holiday pests. Even though pests in the kitchen are a year-round problem for many New York homeowners, it doesn’t mean you want to see them crawling across your kitchen counter while you’re making treats, preparing your holiday meal, or […]
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