Living in New York City has its perks, but sharing your home with unwanted pests isn’t one of them. In this guide, we explore eight common pests found in NYC and provide pet-safe solutions for each.

1. Ant Invasion Alert
Ants may be tiny, but they can cause big headaches when they invade your space. Consider using solutions like white vinegar or lemon juice, which ants despise. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth around baseboards for a long-term solution.

2. The Dreaded Cockroach
For a pet-safe deterrent, try a mixture of baking soda and sugar. Keeping your home dry and free of crumbs can deter these resilient critters.

3. Spider Sightings and What to Do
Peppermint oil is a natural and pet-safe repellant. Maintaining a tidy environment will help keep spider webs at bay.

4. Mice Mayhem Managed
Steel wool is an effective and pet-safe way to block their entry points. Natural repellents like peppermint oil can also work wonders.

5. Keeping Bed Bugs at Bay
Use heat treatments such as a steam cleaner on carpets and upholstery, and wash bed linens in hot water.

6. Stop Silverfish Infestations
Dried bay leaves placed in cupboards and storage areas naturally deter silverfish.

7. Mosquito Management
Ensure there is no standing water in or around your home, and use pet-safe repellents like citronella and neem oil.

8. Tackling Termite Troubles
Orange oil is a natural product that is effective against termites and safe for pets.