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  • Parkway takes care of ant problems on Long Island and NY

    Ants

    There are approximately 14,000 different species of ants in the world; the most common New York ants include the odorous house ant, the pavement ant, the carpenter ant and the pharaoh ant.  Ants are small, social insects that live in large colonies. A small… Learn More
  • Bed Bug Under A Magnifying Glass

    Bed Bugs

    What is a bed bug? Bed bugs are very small insects that feed on the blood of mammals. Unfortunately, their favorite source of food is humans. Bed bugs were once very seldom heard of; however, they are making a strong comeback in the United States and can be found in every… Learn More
  • Pigeon Under A Magnifying Glass

    Birds

    What is a pest bird? The main culprit when it comes to pest birds is the feral pigeon. The feral pigeon is actually not native to the United States. They are descendants of domesticated pigeons that were released into the wild. They can now be found in every major city… Learn More
  • An Up Close Look At Camel Crickets In NY

    Camel Crickets

    What is a camel cricket? Camel crickets are a very common New York pest. They are also known by other names, such as cave crickets, cave wetas and spider crickets. They are a large species of cricket, ranging from 3/4 of an inch to 1 ½ inches in length. They are ugly… Learn More
  • Carpenter Ant New York

    Carpenter Ants

    What is a carpenter ant? Carpenter ants are one of the largest species of ants found in America. The worker ants can be anywhere from 1/8 to 1/2 an inch long. There are several different species of carpenter ants. They can be all red, all black, or a combination of both… Learn More
  • Carpenter Bee In New York

    Carpenter Bees

    What are carpenter bees? Carpenter bees are a species of bee that makes their nests in wood. They are about an inch long and look very similar to bumble bees; however, the abdomen of the carpenter bee is black and shiny. Carpenter bees do not eat wood, but they do bore holes… Learn More
  • House centipede often found in Brooklyn and throughout NY

    Centipedes

    What are centipedes? Contrary to what many people believe, centipedes are actually not insects. They belong to the Chilopoda class and are small arthropods. They can range from yellow to a dark brown in color. They can be anywhere from 1/8 to 6 inches in length. Although… Learn More
  • A close up look at the cockroach in New York

    Cockroaches

    What are cockroaches? There are over 4000 different species of cockroaches in the world. However, there are only four species that are considered problem pests in New York: the American cockroach, the German cockroach, the Oriental cockroach and the brown-banded cockroach… Learn More
  • earwig found in a home on long island

    Earwigs

    What is an earwig? Earwigs are small insects of the order Dermaptera. They are slender and flat insects, generally 1/2 to 1 inch in length. Earwigs are characterized by two pincer-looking appendages on the rear of their abdomen. They are usually reddish-brown to black in… Learn More
  • a beetle known to be a fabric pest found in NY and CT homes.

    Fabric Pests

    What is a fabric pest? There are many pests that are considered fabric pests. The most common to New York include clothes moths, book lice and the black carpet beetle. Fabric pests, as the name indicates, often infest and destroy clothes, blankets and anything else made of… Learn More
  • Common cat flea found in Long Island, throughout NY and CT

    Fleas

    What are fleas? The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, is the most common species of flea in New York. They are extremely small insects that feed on the blood of a mammal host. As the common name suggests, the domesticated cat is the flea’s favorite host, but it will… Learn More
  • common house fly in westchester county ny

    Flies

    What are flies? Flies are some of the most common pests in America. The most frequently encountered flies in the New York City area include: Fruit Flies House Flies Blow Flies Cluster Flies Phorid Flies Drain Flies Fungus Gnats Ask Our Entomologist what kind… Learn More
  • Parkway takes care of the ground beetle problems on Long Island and NY

    Ground Beetles

    What Is A Ground Beetle? Ground beetles can vary in size, shape and color; however, most have a flattened hard body and are a dark brown in color with some metallic markings. Their heads are generally narrower than their body and they have visible sickle like mandibles that… Learn More
  • lady bug found in nassau county ny

    Lady Bugs

    What are Ladybugs? Ladybugs are a predatory insect that are found on plants, they commonly feed on aphids, scales and mites who also live on plants. They are brightly colored with six black spots on each wing. Ladybugs are oval in shape with a head that is small and turned… Learn More
  • millepede found in a long island home

    Millipedes

    What are millipedes? There are more than 10,000 species of millipedes worldwide and they are very common in New York and throughout the United States. Contrary to what most people think, millipedes are not insects; they are actually very small arthropods. They range in… Learn More
  • Parkway takes care of the mosquito problem on Long Island and NY

    Mosquitoes

    What are mosquitoes? One of the most common summer pests in New York, mosquitoes are actually a part of the family of flies and are noted for having the ability to develop from egg to adult within 14 days.  Interestingly enough, female mosquitoes are the ones… Learn More
  • Indian meal moth is a one of many NY pantry pests

    Pantry Pests

    What are pantry pests? Pantry pests, also known as stored product pests, are pests that invade food items such as flour, rice, beans, cereals and many other grain based items, including pet foods. The most common pantry pests in New York include: Indian Meal… Learn More
  • Rats are a common rodent problem in NYC

    Rodents

    What are rodents? Rodents are small mammals belonging to the order Rodentia. All rodents are characterized by two incisors that never stop growing. To keep them short, the rodent must continuously gnaw. The most common rodents in the New York metropolitan area are mice and… Learn More
  • Protect Your NYC Property From Silverfish

    Silverfish

    What are silverfish? Silverfish are small, slender insects that occasionally invade New York homes. As their name indicates, they are usually silver in color and move across the ground in a fish-like manner. They grow to a length of 1/2 inch to 1 inch. They feed primarily on… Learn More
  • The Sow Bug In Long Island And NYC

    Sow Bugs

    What Are Sow Bugs? Sow bugs are arthropods and are closely related to shrimp and crayfish. They need to live in a moist environment in order to survive. They are approximately a ¼ to ½ an inch in length, and are a dark grey color. They have a segmented body… Learn More
  • learn more about common spiders found on long island ny

    Spiders

    What are spiders? Contrary to what many people believe, spiders are not insects. They are actually arachnids, belonging to the same class as scorpions, ticks and mites. All spiders have eight legs, whereas insects have only six. The spiders that we most commonly encounter… Learn More
  • Wasp found on Long Island, in Westchester County and NY

    Stinging Insects

    What are stinging insects? There are a broad range of pests that fall under the stinging insect category. Many are actually beneficial when they are not bothering us, as they help control the populations of spiders and other insects. The stinging insects that are most often… Learn More
  • Stink bug found in westchester county ny

    Stink Bugs

    What are stink bugs? Stink bugs are small insects belonging to the order Hemiptera. They are often known as shield bugs, due to the triangular shape of their back. Adult stink bugs grow to a maximum length of a little less than an inch. Stink bugs have small glands located… Learn More
  • Eastern subterranean termite found in a home on long island ny

    Termites

    What are termites? Eastern subterranean termites are the most common species of termite found in New York. They are small, white insects, about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch long and feed on cellulose from materials such as wood, paper and soil. Termites are social insects with… Learn More
  • Parkway takes care of the tick problem on Long Island and NY

    Ticks

    What are ticks? Ticks are tiny parasitic arthropods (related to spiders and mites) that attach themselves to the skin of their hosts while they feed on their blood.  There are several species of ticks that we deal with in New York, Connecticut and the rest of our… Learn More
  • NY wildlife problems include the raccoon

    Wildlife

    What are nuisance wildlife? The most commonly encountered nuisance wildlife here in New York include bats, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, opossums and woodchucks. These animals are bothersome and damaging if left unchecked in your home or ranging your property. Why are they in… Learn More
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May 24 2013

Don’t Invite Pests To Your Memorial Day BBQ

Many New York homeowners are gearing up for the official kickoff to the summer season this weekend. After all, what’s Memorial Day without a great BBQ? But before you fire up the grill and put beverages on ice, our team of Long Island pest control professionals wanted to remind you that if you are not on guard, you may end up having a few unwanted guests including wildlife, ants, and stinging insects. BBQs and any outdoor events with food involved are sure to draw in the local wildlife and…

May 16 2013

Ant Prevention And Control Tips From Long Island Exterminators

Have the ants come marching in? Maybe they’re in search of food, or if they’re carpenter ants, maybe they’ve decided to take up residence inside your structure; but one thing is for certain: ants don’t belong inside your home.

May 14 2013

Termites In New York Are No Match For The Sentricon® System

To learn more about termite control in New York, please contact Parkway Pest Services today!

May 8 2013

Meet Harold Halligan Of Parkway Pest Services

Harold Halligan has been with Parkway Pest Services for over four years.  During his time with Parkway, he has shown himself to be extremely knowledgeable in the pest control field, servicing both residential and commercial accounts, as well as performing IPM at many of our school accounts.  He is an asset to our company in many ways, one of which is helping to keep the Parkway fleet on the road with his excellent mechanic skills. He is a native of Queens, New York and still resides…

May 3 2013

Is Your Home Being Infested By Carpenter Ants Or Nuisance Ants?

So you have ants in the house. That’s not surprising, as every spring they return, making their way into our Long Island homes and businesses. But how concerned should you be if your home is being taken over by ants? That all depends on what kind of ants are invading- nuisance or wood destroying. The professionals at Parkway Pest Services discuss the differences between wood destroying ants and nuisance ants.  

Apr 30 2013

Spring Raccoon Prevention Tips

It’s that time of year again. Spring! It’s known as the season of rebirth for obvious reasons as the flowers start to peek their heads out of the ground, leaves return to the trees and animals that have disappeared off somewhere for the winter seem to re-emerge. One animal we’re sure you didn’t miss over the winter is the sneaky raccoon. They are coming back out again around now, as well as giving birth to their young. If you’ve ever had a raccoon problem inside…

Apr 18 2013

Sentricon Is A Green Solution To Termite Problems

With Earth Day coming up, the professionals at Parkway Pest Services wanted to discuss our green solution to your termite problems in New York and Connecticut.  If you have termites in your home or business, you want a solution that is going to be completely effective, fit your budget and be kind to the environment. As an Authorized Operator of the Sentricon® Termite Colony Elimination System, we have the solution to your termite problem that fits all of the above…

Apr 15 2013

Termites In NY Work 24/7...So Does The Sentricon® System

Looking for 24/7 protection from termites in Long Island and throughout the New York metro? At Parkway Pest Services we are proud to offer homes and businesses effective and eco-friendly termite control utilizing the very same system that is currently keeping the Statue of Liberty, White House, Ellis Island and many other historical monuments safe from the damage and destruction of these wood destroying pests. Termites continue to be the most damaging structural pest in America, which means you…

Apr 6 2013

Why Homeowners And Potential Buyers Should Have A Termite Inspection

If you own a home in New York or if you are looking to buy a house in the area, the Long Island exterminators urge you to schedule a termite inspection! In fact, for those buying, your mortgage company may require one before the sale can be completed.

Apr 3 2013

Meet Kenneth Tarter Of Parkway Pest Services

Kenneth (Ken) Tarter has been with Parkway for the past 13 years. In that time, he has defined himself as a trouble shooter. When a problem exists, Ken will do his utmost to solve the problem by locating the source.

Mar 22 2013

Hurricane Sandy Uncovers Termite Infestations In NY Homes

New York and especially Long Island was hit hard by last year’s hurricane, Sandy. Structures, homes and businesses were destroyed, damaged and many went without power for days. When natural disasters occur, there is usually a long road ahead to rebuild and restore the communities that were devastated. As the rebuilding process continues in New York communities that were destroyed by hurricane Sandy, one thing that some homeowners are finding is damage that goes beyond the storm system…

Mar 15 2013

Termite Swarms In Long Island

It’s almost spring and for a lot of homes in Long Island, that means it’s time to get geared up for warmer weather, sunshine and brighter days! It can also mean that Long Island homeowners need to be on the lookout for spring pest problems, one of which is termites.  These wood destroying insects crawl out of the ground (or from the woodwork inside your home) in the spring and the newly hatched reproductives do their annual mating dance, the “swarm”. Here’s…

Mar 12 2013

Meet Bradford Traynor Of Parkway Pest Services

Brad Traynor is one of Parkway’s longest running and loyal employees having been with us for 26 years. Learn more about Brad!

Mar 6 2013

New Yorkers Prepare For A Bed Bug Free Spring Break

The one thing that New Yorkers have to look forward to after a long, cold winter is a much needed spring break. Whether it’s a break from school, work, or both, there’s nothing like the refreshment of a vacation. Not to ruin all the fun, but the Long Island pest control professionals wanted to remind you that traveling this spring means an increased chance of encountering bed bugs. That’s right, these blood sucking critters are still around, and still a big problem for…

Feb 19 2013

Who Are The Occasional Pest Invaders In NY?

You may hear us talking about occasional invaders when it comes to pest infestations in New York homes. These are the pests that are probably not a major threat to your health and safety, nor will they be found all that often, but when they decide to enter your home, they’re definitely considered a nuisance. At Parkway Pest Services we believe that no pests are good pests to have which is why we want to share some information on a few of the occasional pest invaders in the New York area as…

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Parkway Exterminating, also known as Parkway Pest Services, is a third generation, family-owned and operated company that has been providing high quality exterminator services in Long Island, NYC, Connecticut, and throughout the surrounding areas since 1932. We are a Better Business Bureau Accredited business with an A+ rating. If you have a problem with termites, cockroaches, rodents, bed bugs, or any other pests and are in need of a Long Island exterminator or Westchester exterminator, please contact us today!

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If you have a problem with pests such as ants, bed bugs, camel crickets, pantry pests, or any other pests, contact the Long Island exterminators at Parkway Pest Services today! Serving all of Long Island, Brooklyn, Westchester County and the New York metropolitan area, Parkway has the solution to your pest problems.  We also offer power washing services, radon testing and water testing.  Contact Parkway today for a free quote on any of our residential services.  We also offer a wide variety of commercial pest control services!

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In our ongoing efforts to be good stewards of our environment, Parkway has installed solar panels on the roof of our corporate headquarters.  This reduces the amount of power that we pull from the city grid.  For more information. visit our Going Green page or fill out our online contact form.

Looking For Something To Do With Your Kids This Summer?

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Learning about insects may be just the ticket to alleviate boredom on a rainy summer day! Check out our Kids' Corner for ideas and activities that you can do with your child any time, rain or shine!  We also invite you and to browse our pest library for information on the different insects and rodents common to the New York metro area.