Carpenter Ants

• Brown or black, sometimes a combination of black and orange
• 3/8 to 1/2 an inch in size
• A rounded thorax (the area just below the head)
• Slim midsection
• Slightly bent antenna
  

Pavement Ants

• Light brown to black
• Appendages are lighter than the body
• Head and thorax have long, dark, parallel lines
• 1/4 of an inch in size
• 12 segmented antennae with a three-segmented club
  

Citronella Ants

• Usually golden yellow in color
• Winged females are golden yellow
• Winged males are black
• 1/4 of an inch in size
  

Treat – Protect – Control

There are many ways to address ant control. Sealing off access points and decreasing crumbs and leftover food waste are just a few.

Northeast Pest Control can help design a custom ant control plan to deal with any current infestation and prevent future battles from spiraling out of control.

Schedule your in-home assessment now!

Big Brown Bats

• Considered large for an American bat
• Brown to glossy copper back fur with lighter belly fur
• Small, round, black ears, wings, and tails
• 12-16” wingspan
• 0.5-1.2 ounces
  

Little Brown Bats

• Small body from 2.5 to 4 inches
• Brown to glossy copper back fur with lighter belly fur
• Small, round, black ears, wings, and tails
• 11” wingspan
  

Treat – Protect – Control

A bat in the bedroom or living area doesn't necessarily mean it entered through an open door or window. While it can happen, bats inside the home generally mean they've taken up residence in the walls or attic. 

A bat's food supply is outside, and bats are unlikely to stray into a building in search of a meal.

If you've seen a bat (or two) and noticed bat droppings (especially under entryways) or brown stains on siding and trim, it's time to let Northeast Pest Control Inc inspect. Schedule your home evaluation today!

Features and Characteristics

• Approximately 3/16” long
• Oval, wingless, reddish brown bugs
• Thin enough to hide in narrow cracks and small crevices
• May emit a robust musty odor
  

Carpenter Bees

• Mostly black but can be green or purplish
• Males have a yellow face with white dots on their heads
• Females are black
• 1/2 to 1 inch long
• Resemble bumble bees, but their abdomen is bare and shiny
  

Honey Bees

• Black and yellow
• 1/2 to 1 inch long
• Distinctive barrel-shaped body
• Covered in small hairs that make them look fuzzy
• Pollinators and will fly between flowers and their nest
  

Digger or Ground Bees

• Active in early spring
• Dig nests in the ground similar in appearance to anthills but with larger openings
• Black, yellow, and white in color
• Important to pollination
• Not usually aggressive; stings are uncommon
  

Bumble Bees

• Vary in appearance but are typically plump and densely furry
• Larger and broader than honey bees with a more rounded abdomen tip
• Thick bands of color in an alternating black and yellow pattern
• Important pollinators; not usually aggressive
• In danger of extinction and need to be handled with care
  

Yellow Jackets

• Often mistaken for bees
• These wasps are roughly 1/2 an inch long
• Black and yellow with alternating white bands on the abdomen (rear half)
• Important predators of pest insects
• Can sting repeatedly and the stinger can become lodged in the skin
  

White-Faced Hornets

• Also known as bald-faced hornets
• 1/2 to 5/8 of an inch long
• Long, wasp-like body
• Black and white pattern on most of the face
• Will aggressively defend their nest by stringing an invader repeatedly
  

Cicada Killers

• Large digger wasps
• Range from 1/2 to 2 inches long
• Black to reddish brown with black areas on the thorax and yellow stripes on the rear segments
• Brownish wings
• Not ordinarily aggressive; stings are uncommon
  

Mud Daubers

• Wasps that build their nests from mud
• Black with bright yellow legs and some yellow on the upper body
• Roughly 1 inch in length
• Long and slender
• Not often aggressive; stings are uncommon
  

Treat – Protect – Control

Bees play an essential role in our ecosystem. While the presence of bees, wasps, and hornets can be problematic, it’s best to address treatment, protection, and control humanely.

We will create a tailored plan unique to your situation that ensures these “pests” receive prompt and humane handling.

Schedule your home evaluation today!

Features and Characteristics

• Beetles range from 1/100 inch to over 7 inches (titan beetles)
• Brown to black in color with some varieties carrying red, yellow, orange, and green markings
• Ladybugs and fireflies are classified as beetles
• Winged and wingless varieties
  

Appetites and Effects

Beetle appetites are as diverse as their species. Some feed on food items like cereals, nuts, grains, pasta, and stored dry products.

Others devour odds and ends like tin or aluminum foil, prescription drugs, teas, book bindings, and more.

A beetle infestation can lead to significant property damage and health issues.

Fun Fact

Most beetles are not pests. Beetles that are pests will be found mainly on plant material or food and processed products. Signs of infestation include visibly seeing beetles crawling on surfaces or flying. You will commonly find pest beetles in pantries, cabinets, and the home's kitchen area.

Treat – Protect – Control

Let one of the trained technicians at Northeast Pest Control diagnose your beetle problem.

We will find out which species of beetle is present and create a custom treatment and protection plan to provide the best beetle control possible.

Schedule your home evaluation today!

Features and Characteristics

• Roaches enter buildings in search of food and are attracted to water
• Cockroaches have flattened bodies
• Are roughly 1/2” to 2” long
• Light tan to dark reddish-brown in color
• Long antennae
• Six legs
• Wings
  

Activity Patterns

Cockroaches are most active at night when foraging for food and water.

Seeing them during the day can indicate a large population and heavy infestation. During daylight hours, they tuck into cracks and crevices. 

If an infestation is present, you will likely see feces in the kitchen area, especially in cabinets and drawers. Their feces resemble coffee grounds.

You can prevent and control a possible roach infestation by limiting access to water sources and keeping a tidy environment free of food waste. Keeping food sealed in containers is also a big help.

Treat – Protect – Control

Contact Northeast Pest Control today to schedule a home evaluation if you suspect a cockroach infestation. Not only will we investigate and treat any existing pest problem, but we will also help you control and protect against them in the future.

Features and Characteristics

• Fleas are small, at roughly 1 to 3mm long
• They have oval-shaped, flat bodies
• They are brown or reddish brown
• Wingless with six long legs
• Good jumpers
  

Behavior and Treatments

Fleas need blood to survive. While people often find them feeding off dogs and cats, they can also feed off humans. Their bites cause itching and can leave red marks on the skin. Dark-colored speckles or flea dirt can accompany a flea infestation.

Handling a Flea Problem

Successfully treating a flea problem requires multiple angles of attack. Pet owners must simultaneously address the environment and their pets to control fleas and exterminate them.

Fleas lay eggs on their host, which then roll into the environment. Carpets, cracks, and crevices; all these areas can harbor flea eggs. It is imperative to treat the whole environment thoroughly.

Treat – Protect – Control

Features and Characteristics

• House flies are about 1/8 to 1/4″ long (4 to 7.5mm)
• They have small, oval-shaped bodies
• Dark gray with wings
• Antennae
• Six legs
  

Behavior

House flies usually enter the home through ripped screens, damaged siding and weather stripping, and other breaks in a building’s structure.

They thrive in warm temperatures and are attracted to the warmer air from inside buildings. Left-out food and otherwise unsanitary conditions also attract them.

Treat – Protect – Control

Treating a fly infestation involves finding and disposing of their breeding site. Our specialists will investigate until they find the source of an existing infestation. They will then create a custom treatment and protection plan to help you achieve and maintain house fly control.

Don’t let flies become the latest buzz in your home. Instead, schedule a home evaluation today!

House Mouse

• Small and round at about 2-3” Light brown to black
• Leave behind small droppings, pointed at both ends
• Gnaw and chew on furniture, plastic, and cardboard
• Produce dime-sized gnawed holes
  

Field Mouse

• Small and stocky at about 4-6”
• Brown to blackish-brown
• Commonly mistaken for moles
• Can seriously damage lawns and gardens
• Leave shallow runways that crisscross
  

Norway Rats

• Long body at 10-12” including tail
• Brown, gray, or black
• Nocturnal; seeing one during the day may signal a major infestation
• Leave capsule-shaped droppings
• Leave chew marks on food, power cords, and utility lines
  

Roof Rats

• Long body at 16” including tail
• Black
• Love to climb
• Live in high buildings
• Leave capsule-shaped dropping and gnaw marks
  

Treat – Protect – Control

If our technician finds any form of pesky wildlife, we will create a personalized package just for your home and needs. We specialize in removing, treating, and pest-proofing.

From solving your current pest problem to helping prevent a future one, you’re in excellent hands with Northeast Pest Control.

Moles

• 4-7” in length
• Short, black to brownish-gray fur
• Paddle-shaped feet and large digging claws
• Elongated head and snout, small eyes
• Often dig tunnels in lawns and shrub beds
  

Voles

• 5-8” in length
• Heavy, round bodies, small eyes, short tails, somewhat hidden ears
• Resemble field mice
• Voles have prominent orange teeth
• Often dig characteristic golf ball sized exit holes to their tunnels
  

Treat – Protect – Control

The most effective way to treat a mole or vole problem is by trapping and removing these pests. We achieve future protection and control by making your property less attractive as a potential home for moles and voles.

Contact us today to schedule your home evaluation. Not only will we investigate any current mole or vole problems, but we will also create a custom plan for protecting your home and lawn.

Features and Characteristics

• There are 3,500 species of mosquitoes
• Around 175 can be found in the United States
• 1/4 to 1/2”
• Two wings
• Hair-like scales covering their body
• Pale brown to black, some with bright markings
  

Fun Fact

Mosquitoes don’t have teeth. A long, pointed mouthpart causes the “sting” accompanying their bite called a proboscis. It pierces the skin to locate a capillary and then draws blood through one of two tubes. Mosquitoes only draw about three milligrams (or a tiny “prick’s worth”) of blood.

Mosquito bites commonly cause severe itching and welts. They can turn any outdoor activity into a challenge. While bug repellants can help reduce their obnoxiousness, a growing number of mosquitoes invading your yard can become a real problem.

Treat – Protect – Control

At Northeast Pest Control, we are experts in mosquito control. We utilize the most effective treatments, which include:

• Eliminating the environments surrounding your home where mosquitoes breed
• Treating the places mosquitoes land
• Controlling their return with monthly treatments

Contact us today to schedule your home evaluation!

Features and Characteristics

• 21-31” long
• 4-15lbs
• Usually gray but can vary from red to brown
• White-tipped guard hairs on their fur coat
• Pointed face with large, hairless ears
• Long, hairless, rat-like tail
  

Signs of an Opossum Infestation

• Loud scratching noises similar to rats and mice but louder
• Hissing and shrieking, clicking or lip-smacking
• Damage to shingles, roofing, siding, eaves, and gutters
• The smell is one of the most distinct characteristics of an opossum infestation; their droppings can soak into building materials and insulation, causing a pungent odor
• If you have a pet, their food vanishing faster than usual can signal an opossum foraging
  

Treat – Protect – Control

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Features and Characteristics

• Two to three feet in length
• Stocky body with thick fur
• Salt-and-pepper gray and black with a black “mask” over the eyes
• Ringed, bushy tail
  

Signs of Rabies In a Racoon

Raccoons can sometimes carry rabies and are a significant host of the disease. Rabid raccoons are more likely to be active during the daylight and display critical symptoms, including:

• Wet and tangled fur
• Difficulty walking
• Confusion
• Aggression

Occasionally, a rabid raccoon will foam at the mouth or have watery eyes. If you suspect a raccoon is rabid, contact animal control immediately.

Treat – Protect – Control

Raccoons are a pest problem requiring qualified assessment by a properly equipped professional; this is Northeast Pest Control's specialty. Wildlife control factors must also be addressed to best control and protect against a future raccoon raid.

Eastern Grey Squirrels

• Small body measuring about 10.5” and 8” tails
• Change color seasonally
• During summer, their coat is yellowish brown
• During winter, their coat is thick and a more pronounced grey.
  

Red Squirrels

• About 12” from nose to tail
• Curved front claws
• Reddish to reddish-gray fur with white belly and white around the eyes
• During summer, a red squirrel can have a black stripe on its sides
  

Flying Squirrels

• Small body measuring 5.5-6.5” with a 3.5-4.5” tail
• Short, thick fur and bushy tail
• Can be any color from white to gray to brown
• Pale belly fur
• Expert gliders
  

Chipmunks

• Categorized as a small ground squirrel
• Small body measuring 5-6” long
• Short, pointy head with two distinct white stripes
• Black and white lines running the length of the back
  

Treat – Protect – Control

Squirrels and chipmunks can cause various problems, from property to yard damage. If their population grows out of control, they can severely hinder property upkeep and your wallet.

Our experts can troubleshoot any squirrel or chipmunk problem and implement a humane solution. Contact us today for a home evaluation to receive personalized squirrel solutions and chipmunk control.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

• About 1.7 cm long and roughly as wide
• Shaped like a shield
• Various shades of brown
• Gray, black, off-white, bluish, and copper markings mimicking veined marble
  

Fun Fact

The stink bug is not indigenous to the United States. These bugs originate in China, Japan, the Korean peninsula, and Taiwan.

Biologists noted the first U.S. specimen in 1998. By 2010-11, the stink bug became a season-long agricultural pest.

Treat – Protect – Control

While harmless, the stink bug is a highly frustrating bother. It can wreak havoc with home gardens and be a farmer’s nightmare.

Contact the experts if you’re ready to treat and control stink bugs. Schedule your home evaluation with Northeast Pest Control today!

Subterranean Termite

• 1/8 inch long
• Creamy white to dark black or brown
• Six legs and antennae
• Long, narrow, oval bodies
• Live in underground colonies
• Build distinctive tunnels called “mud tubes” to reach food sources
  

Signs of a Termite Invasion

How do you know if termites are invading? There are a few signs to look out for:

• Flying Termites: The presence of flying termites or swarmers is one of the first signs of a termite problem.
• Head Banging: Quiet clicking sounds coming from the walls—the head banging of soldier termites—can indicate an infestation.
• White Ants: Termites are light in color, usually white or creamy. They may look like ants but are not; ants are darker—black, brown, and red.
  

Treat – Protect – Control

Successful prevention includes limiting water accumulation near a building’s foundation.

Reducing humidity, diverting water away through functioning downspouts, and eliminating wood contact with the soil are all crucial factors in termite control.

If you suspect a termite infestation, don’t delay. Call Northeast Pest Control today to schedule a free home termite evaluation.

Deer Tick

• 3-10mm long depending on sex and whether engorged after a meal
• Brownish in color
• Can have a rust or brown-red hue after feeding
• Flat body with eight legs (a larvae has only six), ovular shape
• Can transmit Lyme disease
  

American Dog Tick

• 5-12mm long depending on sex and whether engorged after feeding
• Brown with white to gray markings
• Flat body with eight legs (a larvae has only six), ovular shape
• Not thought to transmit Lyme disease
  

Lone Star Tick

• 4-16mm long depending on sex and whether engorged after a meal
• Reddish brown
• Can change to slate gray when engorged
• Flat body with eight legs (a larvae has only six), ovular shape
• Can transmit disease
  

Treat – Protect – Control

Ticks inhabit densely wooded areas and relocate via their host. They don’t thrive indoors and arrive inside via human or pet carriers.

Contact Northeast Pest Control today for a home evaluation if you are concerned about ticks in and around your property.

We can treat an existing problem and help you devise a customized tick control and protection plan to help ensure your safety.

Features and Characteristics

• 4 to 14lbs
• Can grow up to 3ft long
• A squarish, stocky member of the squirrel family
• Coarse, gray fur
• Short legs, small ears, curved claws, and a short, bushy tail
  

Eating Habits

Woodchucks will eat and gnaw everything from vegetables to flowers, including fruit trees. Some of their favorite foods include:

• Alfalfa
• Beans
• Broccoli
• Clover
• Lettuce
• Peas
• Soybeans

They dine the most during the early morning and afternoon hours.

Treat – Protect – Control

We specialize in humane woodchuck solutions. Our experienced technicians can help you encourage these destructive critters to go elsewhere.

If they are attracted to a garden, we can use deterrents to ward them off. Elimination of woodpiles and other nesting areas will also help control woodchucks.

Northeast Pest Control will develop a customized woodchuck solution plan for your home and property. Schedule your home evaluation today.

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