Pest Library
Pests common in Hudson Valley homes
Each guide covers what the pest looks like, why it shows up here, the signs to look for, and when an inspection is worth it.
Ants
Trails in the kitchen, along baseboards and around foundations.
Carpenter Ants
Large black ants that excavate damp or damaged wood.
Termites
Subterranean termites work quietly, from the soil up.
Mice
House mice and deer mice move indoors as nights get cold.
Rats
Norway rats favor burrows, sheds, garages and low structures.
Ticks
A genuine Hudson Valley concern, from lawn edges to leaf litter.
Mosquitoes
Breeding happens closer to the house than most homeowners expect.
Wasps & Hornets
Paper wasps, yellowjackets and bald-faced hornets.
Spiders
Usually harmless, but a sign of what else is around.
Cockroaches
German cockroaches indoors; larger species from outside and drains.
Stink Bugs
Brown marmorated stink bugs gather on warm walls each fall.
Wildlife
Squirrels, raccoons, bats, skunks and groundhogs around the home.
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