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Pest Control Services Ithaca Has Trusted Since 1991

We have been serving the Ithaca community for well over 30 years. Our clients call us as the premier pest control service for all their pest elimination needs. We all know that Ithaca is one of the most beautiful gems in the Finger Lakes. But we always believe that the people in the community make this area truly special. Our staff gets a strong sense of pride in providing the community our needed service, whether we are visiting homes, lodging facilities or commercial establishments in Ithaca.

Cornell Cooperative Extension holds some of the strongest research in agriculture and pest management in the Finger Lakes and the country. Being an Ithaca pest control company, we have trained and used their resources on a regular basis. We feel very grateful as a pest control company that this local resource is available. Their reach from the Finger Lakes to the pest management industry throughout the world makes this are special for a pest control firm like us.

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EnviroPest | Ithaca Pest Control

Ithaca Office *Available 24 Hours 7 Days A Week

EnviroPest & Our Community | Pest Control For Ithaca

We follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and offer Organic Programs to allow for the most comprehensive pest elimination in the area. The terms “Green” or “Organic” implies that the service being purchased is using non-chemical measures and naturally occurring pesticides. Based upon this perspective, to deliver a truly “green” pest control service you must follow the proper procedures. Products that come from earth-based materials such as borates, desiccant dusts such as diatomaceous earth and silica, or botanical insecticides and pesticides classified in category 25b by the EPA (EPA exempt materials) can be used.

The EPA does not regulate products in Category 25b, which generally include essential oils from plants. While these EPA exempt products may effectively kill pests on contact, they do have their limitations and may not resolve persistent pest problems since they have little to no residual effect on pests. We work every day to deliver the healthiest choice for an Ithaca pest control for our clients. At EnviroPest we only use carbon based organic products combining the effective treatment method in the Finger Lakes with products and training to target pests and not our customers health. Here’s a list of the pests we cover:

Ants, Bees, Boxelder Bugs, Yellow Jackets, Cockroaches, Ear Wigs, Spiders, Wasps, Powder Post Beetles, General Ants, Pavement Ants, Indian Meal Moths, Mice, Rats, Rodents, Bees, Bed Bugs, Fleas, Mosquitoes, Ticks, Carpenter Ants, Carpet Beetles, Moth, Centipedes, Millipedes, Cluster Flies, AND MORE.

Bee Pest Control

Many of the calls we get from the Ithaca area involve bees and wasp control. Bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are not only a nuisance when they buzz around you or on your food but can also cause painful stings that sometimes trigger allergic reactions. We know you want your friends and family to feel safe when playing in the backyard or enjoying dinner on the deck or patio. That’s why we’ve created pest control and nest removal services specifically designed to protect your home against bees, wasps, and hornets. Whether they’ve invaded your home or business, we have the skills, equipment, and experience to effectively control any problems you may be experiencing, no matter how big or small. Find out more about our pest programs and see what fits right for your summer.

Ant Pest Control In Ithaca

Ants can be a big issue in homes. There are a variety of ants that can invade your home, business or patio. Our pest control program is designed for the needs of our clients. Whether it’s the small pavement ants or the large black ants, our staff have more experience than any other company in the industry. Best part, we aren’t going to spray your kitchen counter top. Our staff addresses ant pest control issues like it’s their home or business. That means the right way.

Carpenter Ants can be a difficult pest to eliminate. In Ithaca, they are the number one complaint from client contacting us. Colonies start from large established trees around the home and build nesting sites in moisture diffused wood inside the structure. Then they begin the process of foraging and reproducing.

Quick Facts About Carpenter Ants From Ithaca Pest Control:

1. Mature carpenter ant colonies can contain up to 5,000 ants
2. Carpenter ants can live in wet or dry wood
3. When sprayed carpenter ants will pick up the eggs and move the nesting sights
4. Carpenter ant colonies can take 3-5 years to mature.
5. Carpenter ants contain natural anti-freeze to protect them from cold weather

We have been specializing in Carpenter Ant elimination for over 30 years. Carpenter Ants can be a difficult pest to eliminate in Upstate NY due to the complex nature of their biology and habits. Understanding the biology of both the pest and the home is something we do every time we begin the process of elimination and we are very clear that very often you will need regular frequency so the thousands of ants that can live in the colonies in the walls and outside the home.

Cockroach Extermination

Cockroaches can be the most difficult pest to eliminate once they get into a home or business. Scientist say if the world ever ended the only living thing on the planet that would survive would be the cockroach. Imagine what they can do once they get inside your home. Contact your Ithaca cockroach specialist if you think you may have them in your home. Nobody wants to admit they have cockroaches. Ithaca restaurant cockroach infestations happen and its important to get regular and proper treatments ASAP. Even if you just see one you should contact a pest control service as soon as possible. Cockroaches reproduce very quickly. Cockroaches have been known to become resistant to Pyrethroids and other types of insecticides so we use a rotation of products and treat on a regular frequency. Contact EnviroPest to ensure your home, restaurant or other facilities are cockroach free.

Mice Elimination | Ithaca Rodent Control

Being an Ithaca pest control company, rodent control is something we handle for businesses, lake homes and residents. Mice and rats can infest homes anywhere are frequently becoming active in the home during the Fall. Although they will nest in the walls of the home all year they stop foraging outside for their food and water when the weather changes and we begin to notice them.

They reproduce on a 60 day cycle with litters of 5 or 6 and can cause a lot of stress around the home because there are usually anywhere from 50 to 500 when we get the call. The problem is they don’t want to us as much as we don’t want to see them so the populations can get extremely large before noticing you have an issue. After you have tried the traps with cheese give us a call and we can get there with same day service to handle all your mice pest control needs.

Bed Bug Services For Ithaca Homes

The bed bug resurgence has taken the are by storm. With the tourism and the renting of a lot of properties over the last decade we have seen a large increase in pest control Ithaca NY bed bug calls. Properties like Air BNB’s and hotels are the area that bed bugs often transfer. They get into your home when you return, and the next thing you realize is a few weeks later you’re getting bit. Bed bugs can be a difficult pest to eliminate.

There are certain specific materials, processes and approaches that not all small operations will take. You’ll find a lot of companies that specialize in other pest and occasionally deal with bed bugs. These companies are often unsuccessful and also don’t warranty their work as a pest control company. We have a proven method of eliminating these pests from your home and the references to prove it. Here are some reasons bed bugs can be difficult to eliminate:

Can You See Bed Bugs?

OK. Not sure if you have found bed bugs in your Ithaca home? Or are you here because you think you might have them?  Let’s talk about how to look for bed bugs. I can’t stress enough how this process should be done with diligence. Right now, my daughter is running around dancing and playing music on her phone. This is not recommended when doing a bed bug style inspection.

Take your time and go slow. Be aware that you will not find anything in the early weeks and months of an infestation. Remember from above that bed bugs are almost invisible to the naked eye. This poses a specific problem when looking for them. It is easier after bed bugs have taken a blood meal, but the eggs and the first three stages of development are almost impossible to see without some type of magnification. Take out your cell phone and download a magnifying app or get a magnifying glass. Put on some calming music and check the following places:

The Bed Bugs Search Checklist:

• In the seams of the mattress and box spring or around the mattress tags
• In the bed frame and headboard – check the cracks and crevices
• Check all baseboards and trim or any cracks in the walls or wood trim
• Take apart the entire couch
• Inspect every furniture joint and seam
• Pull off electrical outlets inside and out
• Inspect wallpaper
• Check pictures, posters and paintings; anything hanging on the walls
• Baseboard heaters or radiators can be a big issue as well; where pipes or electric go into the wall

Look for These Bed Bugs Signs: Ithaca Bed Bug Exterminator Recommendations

• Live bed bugs, which are reddish and about ¼-inch long
• Dark spots about the size of a period—these are bedbugs Ithaca droppings
• Reddish stains on your mattress from bugs that have been crushed
• Small, pale yellow eggs, eggshells, and yellowish skins that young bedbugs shed
• More signs and info: “Bed Bugs Biology and Treatment”

Every fall Ithaca is swarmed with students and their families arriving for one of the most exciting times of the year. The leaves are starting the change and the area has got to be one of the most beautiful in the country when the leaves start to change. Add on the excitement that comes with walking into your new dorm with new faces and friends. It’s hard to deny that you’re about to experience a memorable time in your life. This shouldn’t be spoiled by a bed bug infestation.

Unfortunately, this is the same time of the year that the bed bugs arrive in suitcases and furniture. Transported from all over the world. And just like the diverse student body, these little buggers can come from all over the world. Ithaca College dorms, Cornell University residences and local hotels get swamped with people and all the associated belongings. It only takes one bed bug, nymph or bed bug egg to make your time in this beautiful part of New York a semester to forget.

Bed Bugs – Cornell Infestation:

One large bed bug infestation that hit Cornell University recently was spread throughout the North Campus dormitory. It appears they were waiting for the freshman and it put a damper on the start of a new chapter is these poor kids. When unpacking and moving your items it’s important to remember a few things before you start the process of sharing a dorm room:

• Unpack items outside the room if you have things in cardboard boxes. Never leave cardboard boxes in the room when moving. The porous nature of the boxes allows all type of insect to travel. Everyone has torn a cardboard box and has seen how insect and eggs can hide inside the box itself. It is the number one transporter of insects throughout the world. Especially insects like bed bugs, cockroaches and mites.
• Inspect all your items when unpacking. Bed bugs can go through clothing so make sure everything is laundered on a regular basis.
• Blow out electronics. I know this sounds crazy but certain insects love electronics. We always recommend some canned air to blow out the electronics so you can be sure there is nothing in there.
• Keep the room clean and inspect the mattress. Bed bug infestations can already be in your dorm room living inside the mattress. For this reason we recommend putting a bed bugs safe mattress cover on the mattress, and maybe buy one for your roommates as well. Bed bugs are so hard to see so pull back the seams and looking for staining.
• Keep your room clean. I think this goes unsaid for many reasons.

Year after year we are seeing “Ithaca NY Bed Bug” searches that are ending up with us and as the leader in the area we have made residential bed bug treatments and commercial bed bug treatments safe and professional. Don’t trust this stressful and large issue to just anyone. Go with the company that has serviced more homes and business in Ithaca than anyone including the national firms.

Ithaca NY Pest Control Near Me

We have been trusted as an Ithaca Pest Control Expert since 1991. There is a standard for quality, safety and health that you can trust to handle your family and home. We are the highest quality residential company in the Finger Lakes. We take care of our clients’ needs to a standard that you would expect from a pest control company. Some of the business on our resume include the staff and students of Cornell University, The Buildings of Ithaca College Property Management Department, and more. We have even handled rodents at sites in Auburn. Trust the company that’s been the pest control experts for the best names in the area!

Pest Control Ithaca NY
Call Today! (607) 216-0076

EnviroPest | Ithaca Pest Control

Ithaca Office *Available 24 Hours 7 Days A Week

Our certified team is educated in the most advanced pest protocols. We are equipped with the state-of-the-art resources necessary for complete eradication of these pests. If you discover ants, bees, mice or other pest in your home, contact EnviroPest Control for immediate relief. We are proud to announce our staff recently competed the Green Pro Certification.

As the premier company in Tompkins County, we have not only 30 years of experience but all or pest professionals have over 5 years experience. Our staff have been passionate about creating a safe and healthy Ithaca pest control company. We also don’t hire seasonal staff and put them in a truck on their way to your home. We have been passionate about creating a safe and healthy Ithaca pest control company for the last 30 years.Our technicians all have over a minimum 5,000 experienced applications, so you can be assured that this Ithaca pest control company are going to know how to treat your home or business right the first time. In one case we ended up at the Ithaca Mall for a rat infestation that was infesting the food court. No matter whether you take Route 89 in or any of the others routes, there is something that gives you chills as you start the decent into the town. With over 50,000 homes and businesses since 1991 you can be assured that applications and services in your home or business are done with the highest quality.

You can also use the onsite chat feature, Free Pest Inspection form on this page, or our online contact form to get in touch with us. Whatever your pest control need, we are happy to help you eliminate it.

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