Pest Control Blog
What Are Cicada Killers — and Should You Be Worried?
Cicada Killers are a type of wasp that dwells in the ground. They get their name from their tendency for females to paralyze and carry away cicadas to their nest. From there, the wasp will lay an egg in the cicada and bury it within its burrow, so that the larva has...
Ground Bees vs. Wasps: What’s Buzzing in Your Yard?
When homeowners see yellow and black bugs fly out of the ground, they often assume that they are wasps or yellow jackets. But, they could be ground bees. Ground bees are a mostly solitary type of bee that lives in small holes in the ground. They are much less...
Yellow Jackets: The Aggressive Wasps You Don’t Want Near Your Home
Yellow jackets are an aggressive type of social wasp that can pose a real danger to you and your family. They are highly territorial and will defend their nest from potential threats. In this article, Recon Pest Control will explore the dangers of yellow jackets and...
Do You Have A Rodent Problem?
When you call us with a rodent problem, this is one of the many steps that we take to help protect your home. It's an exterior rodent bait station. You set it up around the perimeter of your home to help decrease the population of mice and rats outside. It really...
What Do You Do When You Think You Have Termites?
Hello everyone, Chris David from Recon Pest Control. What do you do when you think you have termites? First thing that I tell everyone when they call is quickly take a picture or a video of what you're noticing. Because we have to identify it 100% that it's a termite...
Are You Having Issues With Cockroaches In Your Home?
If you're having issues with cockroaches in your home, first thing I always ask is where you're noticing them. If you're seeing cockroaches in your kitchen and bathroom, it's because they like the moisture and that those are the most common spots. If you're starting...
Staten Island’s Mix of Urban & Suburban Areas Attracts a Variety of Pests
Here are some of the most common pests and how Recon Pest Control expertly tackles them: Rodents (Mice and Rats): These unwelcome guests can spread diseases and damage property. Re Pest Control offers safe and effective rodent control services using traps, exclusion...