As the weather gets colder, you’ll probably see less and less honeybees around your yard. But unlike other insects that hibernate or go dormant in the winter, honeybees stay active in the safety of their hive. Using social intelligence and biological adaptations, bees are able to live through freezing temperatures and ensure the survival of the hive. Building A Pantry …
With the weather getting colder, mice are becoming more active. In Buffalo, NY, this means that mice are looking for ways into houses to keep warm and find food. This can quickly lead to mice problems in your home. If you are struggling with a mice problem, keep reading to find out more about mice and how to prevent and …
Wolf spiders are highly skilled hunters that chase and ambush their prey rather than building webs. With a diet of insects such as crickets, ants, and flies, wolf spiders can be an effective natural pest control in your yard. Biology Wolf spiders can be a combination of brown, gray, and black and can be up to 2 inches in size, …
Eastern boxelder bugs feed and breed on a host tree in North America. Learn how to protect against an invasion with pest control in WNY.
The Japanese beetle is a species of scarab beetle that’s native to Japan. Easily recognizable, the beetles have a metallic green head and coppery-brown wings. They are also known as garden pests that feed on and damage common leaves, flowers, and fruits. Japanese beetles are especially bothersome in the U.S. where they are considered an invasive species due to a …
Sealing Up Your Home: Is Airtight the Answer? In Western New York, our weather can be a rollercoaster – from sweltering summers to icy winters, and everything in between. While we enjoy the changing seasons, these fluctuations also create opportunities for pests to sneak into our homes. At Bugg Control, we understand the unique challenges New Yorkers face when it …
Why are ticks such a problem in Upstate New York? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a US government agency, over 63,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported in 2022. This number reflects cases reported through routine national surveillance, which is just one way public health officials track diseases. Recent estimates suggest that approximately 476,000 people …
Why do ants come into my house? Ants may enter homes for a variety of reasons, including: Food: Ants are attracted to food sources, such as crumbs, spills, and open containers of food. If food is left out or not properly stored, ants may be drawn to it and find their way into the house. Moisture: Ants also require a …
Aphids are small pear-shaped insects that you may find on your plants. They are usually innocent but in large numbers can harm the plants they feed on. These insects can devastate plants by overfeeding and the infecting them with viruses. Aphids Aphids are very small (about 4mm in length) and can be winged or wingless. These insects have the ability …
Pest control companies use a variety of methods to prevent insects from entering homes. These methods include: Exclusion: this involves sealing off any entry points, such as cracks or gaps in the foundation, windows, and doors. Chemical treatments: this involves applying pesticides to the exterior of the home and around entry points to prevent insects from entering. Baiting systems: this …
