Meerkat Pest Control offers fast local service in Schenectady, NY and throughout Schenectady County including, Rotterdam, Princetown, Duanesburg, Mariaville Lake, Niskayuna, Glenville, Scotia and Schenectady.

Schenectady, NY faces significant pest control pressures, mostly  to do with its older housing and soil conditions.   
 
Schenectady County Soil & Geology & Its Relationship To Pest Control:
The soil in schenectady county is various. The hills and plains are either a light sandy or clay loam and sometimes barren. This opens up problems with black ants as they prefer to navigate through the sandy soil while termites like the clay to build tunnels. The Hudson River group, consisting of grits and shales, or slaty rocks, is the prevailing surface rock of of Schenectady County. The Utica slate makes its appearance in the neighborhood of Glenville NY. The whole county of Schenectady is overlaid by clay and gravel, to the depth of fifty to one hundred feet. Many pests struggle with clay loam but some don't mind, like Termites. Termites utilize clay to build foraging galleries and nests, they also use it for tunneling. If you see mud tunnels in your basement or garage that's a telltale sign of termites. Call Meerkat a free inspection!  
 
Modern day Schenectady is experiencing a revival, which includes the iconic Proctors Theatre, a historic performing arts venue along with the new Rivers Casino which adds vibrance to the city's entertainment and Pest Control scene. With the added activity comes additional pest control pressure. Meerkat pest control plays a crucial role in identifying and eliminating pest infestations throughout Schenectady County including carpenter ants, termites, cockroaches to name a few.  Meerkat employs both conventional and Eco-Friendly Integrated Pest Management programs like ECOKAT that include pest inspections, pest proofing/exclusion, and family friendly treatments using botanical oils to keep your home and business safe.