Abatement
The act of reducing or eliminating a pest population through chemical or mechanical means.
Anticoagulant
A type of rodenticide that prevents blood clotting, commonly used to manage mouse and rat infestations.
Attic Remediation
The process of cleaning, decontaminating, and replacing insulation after wildlife removal to ensure health safety.
Bait Station
A tamper-resistant container used to safely house pest bait, preventing access by pets or children.
Carpenter Ant Parent Colony
The main nesting site of carpenter ants, usually located outdoors in moist wood, which supports satellite colonies inside homes.
Commensal Rodents
Species like house mice and Norway rats that live in close proximity to humans and rely on human structures.
Desiccant
A substance that kills insects by absorbing the protective waxy layer of their exoskeleton, causing dehydration.
Drift
The physical movement of a pesticide through the air to a target other than the one intended.
Egress
A point of exit; often analyzed during wildlife exclusion to ensure animals have left the structure.
Exclusion
Structural sealing techniques using high-grade materials to physically block pests from entering a home.
Frass
Wood-like debris or sawdust-like excrement left behind by wood-destroying insects such as termites.
Guano
Accumulated droppings from bats or birds, known to carry fungal spores that can cause respiratory issues.
Harborage
Any area or structure that provides a hidden, sheltered place for pests to nest and breed.
Humane Exclusion
The use of one-way doors or non-lethal barriers to remove wildlife without causing harm to the animal.
Insect Growth Regulator (IGR)
A chemical that mimics natural hormones to disrupt the life cycle of pests, preventing reproduction.
Instar
A developmental stage of an arthropod between each molt until it reaches sexual maturity.
IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
An ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention using eco-conscious solutions.
Larvicide
A type of insecticide specifically targeted against the larval stage of an insect, used in mosquito control.
Mange
A skin disease caused by microscopic mites, frequently observed in wildlife like foxes or squirrels.
Mud Tubes
Subterranean termite structures made of soil and saliva used to travel safely to wooden food sources.
NYS DEC Applicator
A professional licensed by New York State DEC to safely apply pesticides in Westchester County.
One-Way Door
A specialized tool that allows wildlife to exit a home but prevents them from re-entering.
Overwintering
The process by which pests seek shelter inside heated homes to survive winter months.
Pheromone Trail
Invisible chemical paths left by ants to lead other members of the colony to a food source.
Pyrethroid
A synthetic chemical class of insecticides modeled after the natural extract of chrysanthemum flowers.
Residual Spray
An insecticide treatment that remains effective on a surface for an extended period after application.
Sentricon System
A leading termite baiting and monitoring system used to eliminate subterranean termite colonies.
Swarmer
The winged reproductive stage of ants or termites that emerges to start new colonies.
Vector
An organism, such as a tick or mosquito, that transmits pathogens from one host to another.
Zoonotic
Diseases that can be spread from animals to humans, such as Lyme Disease or Rabies.
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