Thomas Pest Services Blog
Subscribe to BlogSeptember 29, 2020
Habitats in Homes: Bees
Bees, wasps, hornets, and other similar stinging insects can be scary enough when they’re nesting on your property; the last thing that you want is an entire nest inside your home. But the unfortunate reality is that all sorts of stinging insects can and will take up residence in your home. But what do those indoor habitats look like? We scoured the internet to give readers a sense of what… Continue
September 29, 2020
Pests That Prefer Lawns to Homes
When you think of pests, you often think of the kind that come into your home, and for obvious reasons: something that comes into your house, lives in your walls, and even takes up occupancy in your own bed is always more of an immediate threat that a critter or insect that well...doesn’t. Still, there are a large number of pests that are much more of a problem in the lawn than in the home,… Continue
September 23, 2020
The Top Industries That Deal With Pests
Pest control is important for homes, but it might be even more important for commercial businesses. A major pest infestation can spell trouble for any company, both for employees working inside the company and for customers entering the business or using the products the business creates. This is not only a health concern, but can also mean possible structural damage, and can also tarnish a… Continue
September 23, 2020
Pests in Folklore and Mythology: Ancient Egypt
Different cultures mythologies are often interpreted as a reflection of their culture, which explains why many of the characters in these stories- though exaggerated and often outlandish- share at least some qualities of people and creatures that actually exist in the real world. For our purposes, we’ll be focusing on pests in Ancient Egyptian mythology--and there are plenty to choose from.… Continue
August 5, 2020
Protecting Your Pets From Ticks
We’re quickly approaching the time of year in New York when tick activity starts to pick up again, with the second wave starting in mid-August and ending in November. While ticks do pose a threat to humans, they are also a big threat to pets, specifically dogs and cats that spend a lot of time outdoors. So what can you do to protect your pets from ticks? We have a few recommendations. Why… Continue
