August 23, 2022
Best-selling author and journalist Caitlin Moran once said, “A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you […]
July 20, 2022
All buildings occasionally make sounds like creaking, clanking, or groaning. However, if you’re hearing squeaks, cheeps, and squeals coming from the walls of your home or business, you may not be dealing with everyday building noises—you may have rodents settling in to enjoy the warmth and safety of your walls. According to a survey done […]
May 20, 2022
Summer is here, and that means that vacation time for many. Renting houses and hotel rooms can also mean a major increase in the incidence of bed bugs. While these pests can be quite a nuisance, you can learn how to check for bed bugs and avoid bringing them home with you when your travels are […]
January 5, 2022
You may not like the humidity, but bugs do. When the air is thick with heat and water vapor, multi legged pests are at their happiest. Many insects even have a type of “sixth sense” for humidity; they use this sense to seek out the moisture they need to live and thrive. A bug’s love for humidity […]
December 2, 2021
New Yorkers can’t catch a break when it comes to winter. It’s cold, it’s inconvenient, and even worse, pests are still a major problem. In fact, a lot of pests are a bigger problem for local businesses this time of year than during the warmer months. Pests want to keep warm just like everything else. […]
November 15, 2021
It may feel like you’re living a horror story when you hire commercial pest control services, but you probably don’t have anything on the people in the three tales below. Pest infestations – left unchecked – can have catastrophic effects. Learn from these worst-case scenarios why good pest hygiene is so important. At Assured we […]
November 1, 2021
Bird netting is a humane and accessible tool used for pest bird exclusion. You may wish to keep pest birds away due to noise, waste or damage. Properly installed nets help prevent birds from accessing specific areas of your property. Today we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about bird netting. We’ll discuss […]
October 29, 2021
New York Schools are ideal locations for pest infestations. Many are in large, older buildings with characteristic nooks and crannies where pests can squeeze in. They’re mostly quiet in the evening when pests are most active and there is always food available. Keeping pests of all kinds out of your school or college can be […]
October 7, 2021
How Bed Bug Sniffing Dogs Stop Bed Bugs Fast A bed bug sniffing dog is no different than a drug or bomb sniffing dog. It’s simply a matter of training the dog to identify a specific smell. Like anything, bed bugs have their own unique scent. At Assured Environments we employ a team of police […]
August 24, 2021
For some time, New York has had a bed bug problem. Until recently, we’ve consistently ranked in the top 10 cities for infestations. The good news is that we’re showing a definite decline. In fact, it appears that a silver lining of the pandemic is that less travel has meant less bed bugs in NYC. […]
