The recent surge in tick activity across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as summer winds into fall is very alarming for anyone who lives near a grassy or wooded area. While homeowners in our region are very aware of the deer tick and the potential for Lyme disease, the rapid spread of the lone […]
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How to Rid Your Yard of Mosquitoes This Summer
The arrival of summer in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Tri-State area brings beautiful warm weather and the promise of outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, mosquitoes can quickly spoil summer fun with aggressive, annoying bites that carry the risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus or dengue fever. In Pike County, Orange County, […]
How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants: A Homeowner’s Guide
While many types of ants are a minor nuisance, carpenter ants are a structural threat that can cause as much damage as termites in the tri-state area. Homeowners in Pike County, as well as our surrounding region of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, are particularly vulnerable to these pests due to our dense forests […]
Expert Tick Control for Spring and Summer
As the weather warms in the Tri-State area, residents are eager to return to their backyards and local trails. However, spring also marks the beginning of peak season for tick infestations. At Masters Pest Control, we have served as the premier tick control company in the Tri-State region for over 40 years. We are dedicated […]
Spring Pest Control: Guard Your Home Against Wasps, Hornets and Yellowjackets
As the snow from several harsh winter storms in the Tri-State area finally thaws and temperatures rise, pests also start to come out in your yard and inside your home. For stinging insects like wasps and hornets, the spring season is when fertilized queens come out of a hibernation-like period called diapause, ready to rebuild […]