Patterson's Pest Solutions

Patterson's Pest Solutions Eco friendly, environmentally responsible pest control serving the Capital Region and we are taking environmental protection seriously.

12/27/2025

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE AND HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Bees are not the same as wasps.
12/13/2025

Bees are not the same as wasps.

Happy holidays to all.
12/01/2025

Happy holidays to all.

Did you know that there are 416 native bees in New York State? Attract native pollinators and beautiful butterflies to y...
09/04/2025

Did you know that there are 416 native bees in New York State? Attract native pollinators and beautiful butterflies to your space. This will keep pests and invasives from becoming the dominant species in your yard.

07/31/2025

With all the buzz about native pollinators, we’d like to give a fuzzy, warm shout out to bumblebees! Did you know there are over 400 species of native bees in New York State, including bumblebees? Females raise a small nest of young that they pad with beeswax in already existing cavities. After hatching, the females continue to work in the nest, providing food and security, and the males leave the nest. You may find the sleepy males snoozing on flowers and other vegetation as they feed on nectar and look for mates.

Pictured below is a two-spotted bumblebee, which is native to New York.

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Photo credit: Jessica Ingham

07/31/2025

🪲 Invasive Insects You Should Know About! 🪲
Protect Your Garden & Forests 🌲🌿

Spongy Moth
🐛 Destroys hardwood forests by defoliating trees.
🔥 Watch for the fuzzy caterpillars!

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
🌲 A tiny pest that kills hemlock trees by sucking sap.
❄️ Found on the underside of needles — looks like cotton!

Japanese Beetle
🌼 Feeds on 300+ plant species.
✨ Shiny green body with bronze wings — beautiful but destructive.

Emerald Ash Borer
🌳 Targets and kills ash trees.
💚 Metallic green beetle with devastating impact on forests.

Pine Shoot Beetle
🌲 Damages new pine tree growth.
🐞 Tiny but deadly to conifer forests.

Box Tree Moth
🌿 Attacks boxwood shrubs and hedges.
🦋 Both the moth and larvae are invasive threats.

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
🏡 Invades homes and harms crops.
🤢 Known for its foul smell when crushed.

Sirex Woodwasp
🪵 A wood-boring pest that kills pine trees.
🕷️ Injects a toxic fungus into trees.

📌 Why it matters:
Invasive insects don’t just harm plants — they impact ecosystems, economies, and even biodiversity.

✨ What you can do:

Monitor your plants

Report sightings to local authorities

Avoid moving firewood (it spreads pests!)

Plant native species

07/25/2025

Have unwanted wasp nests or yellow jackets creating havoc in your yard? Best solution is to remove nests and plant a variety of pollinator supporters. This prevents any one species from becoming dominant. Need solutions just call John at 518-364-9814.

Having trouble with pests? Plant native and plant for the earth. Fireflies are attracted to ferns and, flowers and herbs...
07/25/2025

Having trouble with pests? Plant native and plant for the earth. Fireflies are attracted to ferns and, flowers and herbs that support pollinators keep pests at bay. Marigolds are good to plant around your house to deter mice and rodents. Dill repels those little red spider mites you might see around windowsills. Want to know more? Call John for pest control solutions at 518-364-9814.

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