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Your Informative Database of Common Pests

Learn about the pests that are common to the New York area, where they like to hang out, what they're attracted to, and their other habits!

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Bees

There are approximately 20,000 known species of bees throughout every continent with the exception of Antarctica and found in every habitat that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants. Bees are highly evolved, social insects that engage in a variety of complex behaviors including communication, complex nest construction, environmental control and defense, and division of labor.

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Mosquitoes

Bites from mosquitoes can cause a number of worrisome blood-borne illnesses that are occurring with increasing frequency. These problems give homeowners more reasons to clear pests off their property. The good news is that there are many ecologically responsible ways to reduce mosquito and tick populations.

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Termites

There are an estimated 4,000 species of termites worldwide, but only about 10% are considered “economically significant” pests, meaning they can cause serious structural damage to buildings. Eastern Subterranean Termites are the most common termite species in North America.

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