Make Memorial Day & Summertime more enjoyable!

As the grills heat up, splashing in the pool begins and the temperatures rise, we know summer is here! This weekend, Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer season! Everyone from Craig Thomas Pest Control commemorate all U.S. men and women to have died while in military service.

While you enjoy Memorial Day with family and friends, the following steps can prevent and avoid pesky critters from invading your gatherings…
• Keep all meat products, plates and utensils covered tightly until the food is ready for grilling.
• Remove all sources of standing/stagnant water near your home. Flies and mosquitoes find water as breeding sources.
• Keep bird baths clean and refresh water weekly.
• Keep gutters and drain clean and debris free.
• Avoid over watering your yard; this will help save water too!
• Remove dog and cat droppings from yard.
• Keep trashcans and recycle bins clean, covered and away from hang out areas.
• A fan blowing over cooking, prep and eating surfaces will help reduce fly populations.
• A simple change of light bulbs from white to yellow will reduce the number of spiders and flies.
• Keep screens in good repair and make sure all windows have screens!



How to stay insect safe this summer…
• Encourage children to let you know if they see bees, hornets or other insects and their nests. Make sure they know never to touch these insects or nests.
• Examine children for ticks when they come inside for the night after playing in the yard or outdoors.
• Keep all lawn fertilizers and liquids, household cleaners, pool chemicals and gasoline out of reach of children.


The team at Craig Thomas Pest Control, Inc. wishes everyone a joyous, safe and pleasant summer. We are here to assist with your pest management, structural repair and nuisance wildlife needs. Remember, if you suspect any pest activity, call before the concern becomes a major infestation.


*Information from NPMA's Summer Pest Gazettes

The latest buzz from our customers about the Team at Craig Thomas Pest Control …

“Very good service. Very Professional.” Mike – Rhinebeck, NY

“You are honest and a pleasure to deal with.” Bonnie – Gardiner, NY

“Technician was very nice and clean to our house.” Virginia – Wallkill, NY

“Your technicians are polite and thorough. Your service is expertly handled.” Ruth – Washingtonville, NY

“It is a pleasure to do business with Craig Thomas Pest Control.” Ruth – Newburgh, NY

“We are extremely satisfied.” Eugene – Woodstock, NY

“Technician was highly competent and informative.” Pete – Fishkill, NY

“Technician was amazing and responsive. He spoke in such detail regarding my needs.” Mary – Rhinebeck, NY

"I have a very old house, and Joe truly showed that he cared with his recommendations/suggestions along with his service performance." Matt - Warwick, NY

"I just wanted to send a note of thanks for the terrific service that Craig Thomas has given us this past year. We are delighted to be one of your clients." Dan - Kingston, NY

"I just wanted to bring to your attention the fantastic personal demeanor and professionalism of one of your technicians, Dan P. Dan was at my house yesterday, as a follow up service call, and could not be more nicer, qualified, or patient in explaining all of the possible scenarios that could have played out in our house recently regarding a ‘pest issue’. He was there on time, in all of that snow, and was extremely knowledgeable and personable; one of the reasons why we continue to do business with your company. I believe that superior and outstanding service should be recognized, hence this email. In today’s business world, it is extremely refreshing to encounter an individual who cares about his job, his customers, and his company so much.It is so nice to deal with a company who is successful in hiring and retaining qualified individuals as part of its work team, and I will continue to recommend Craig Thomas Pest Control to family and friends as a direct result of my continued satisfaction with your company." Virginia - Wallkill, NY

Craig Thomas Pest Control takes extraordinary steps to ensure high performance standards among our employees, including technician background checks, continuous education and more. We take pride in protecting the health and property of entire Hudson Valley against pests, wildlife and offering many additional services to better serve our customers. For more feedback from our customers, please visit our website.

Look who's coming to dinner...

One of the wonderful aspects of the pest management industry includes the ongoing improvement of technology and products. Recently, Craig Thomas Pest Controlteamed with Dow AgroSciences for the latest technology in Termite Protection and Elimination.

Termites damage more homes than fires, earthquakes and storms combined! What a shattering fact! Subterranean termites are moderately to heavily found in the stateof New York. Termite swarming usually begins in our area, the end of March into May. Swarming is when a termite swarmer is looking for a swarmer of the opposite sex to establish a new colony with. However, swarming does not always occur, but there are other signs such as live or dead termites, finding damaged wood or mud tubes. The picture above is the Termite Life Cycle, for more info: http://tiny.cc/qzv1i

If termites do invade your home or property, Craig Thomas Pest Controlhas a green solution for you! The Sentricon Elimination System is a green method to termite control, using small amounts of active ingredient. Sentricon detects, eliminates and monitors termite colonies through its unique baiting system. In 2000, Sentricon received the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award and has been chosen to protect The White House, Statue of Liberty and other national treasures.


Craig Thomas Pest Controlhas also taken the pro-active approach using the Halo Detection System to protect your most important asset, your home.
Halo provides visible proof if termites are active on your property through professional monitoring technology, which provides detectable proof, while you the owner enjoys peace of mind with a pesticide free detection system.


When you combine the #1 brand in Termite Protection with your local, trusted pest control company, Craig Thomas Pest Controland Dow AgroSciences are all the peace of mind you will ever need.

CTPC wins, award from The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce for Sustainability

Craig Thomas Pest Control is pleased to announce, despite the current economy, they have experienced their greatest growth to date. Craig Thomas Pest Control has earned the award from The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, for one of the most Sustainable Company in the Hudson Valley.




Last Wednesday, April 21, 2010, The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized and honored the inaugural Headliner Awards. Six local businesses were recognized and honored at the breakfast. Awards were given out in leadership, outside-of-the-box innovator, sustainability and customer service awards.

Craig Thomas Pest Control is committed to finding new and better ways to protect health and property from pests, while offering new services, and maintaining the same level of trust and satisfaction among customers. Craig Thomas, owner of Craig Thomas Pest Control has had the ability to overcome the difficult times by offering auxiliary services from Gutter Protection, Home Repair, Nuisance Wildlife and T.A.P. Insulation. “Offering a wider array of services, allows us to better serve our customers needs and the opportunity to increase employment throughout the Hudson Valley. I am proud of my staff and the forty families I am able to provide for, said Craig Thomas.”

T.A.P. Insulation is the first product to add pest control performance with thermal benefits of stabilized cellulose insulation, while reducing high energy bills due to under-insulation. Craig Thomas’ Nuisance Wildlife Division protects against bats, beavers, moles, snakes, skunks and more. The newest division, Structural and Home Repair provides exclusion and replacement of pest damage along with other home improvement needs.

Craig Thomas Pest Control offers pest management, nuisance wildlife and home repair services to Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Columbia, Greene, and Rockland Counties. For more information regarding Craig Thomas Pest Control or a free pest management audit, please visit www.callcraig.com.

Job Fair: Wednesday, April 14, 2010

This coming Wednesday, April 14, 2010, Craig Thomas Pest Control is participating in Dutchess Community College's Annual Job Fair. The fair takes place from 11am to 3pm in the gym at Falcon Hall. The fair is expected to be every busy! Bring your resumes, we look forward to seeing you!
For more information read the following article. If you are interested in employement with Craig Thomas Pest Control, fill out an online application, today.

April is National Pest Management Month!

The National Pest Management Association encourages homeowners to take steps to prevent infestations

April 1 (Fairfax, VA) – The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) celebrates April as National Pest Management Month, an observance that has been taking place for more than 30 years. In honor of National Pest Management Month this year, the NPMA is raising public awareness about the risks posed by household pests and encouraging homeowners to take proactive steps to prevent pest infestations in their homes and properties.

“When most people think of pests, they likely think of the ‘ick-factor’ associated with an infestation, but few people consider the serious health and property threats that pests like termites, mosquitoes, cockroaches, rodents and stinging insects can pose,” says Missy Henriksen, vice president of public affairs for the NPMA.

Some pests, including termites, rodents and ants can cause costly damage to the structure of a home. Termites and carpenter ants have the ability to chew through wood beams, walls, floors and even wallpaper. Rodents can spark house fires if they gnaw through electrical wiring or build nests close to heat sources.

Other pests, like cockroaches, mosquitoes and stinging insects pose health threats to humans. Cockroach allergens are known to trigger asthmas attacks, especially in children. Mosquitoes, meanwhile, can carry West Nile virus and stinging insects send more than half a million people to the emergency room every year.

“During National Pest Management Month, the NPMA encourages homeowners to learn more about pest management and to take steps to prevent infestations before they occur,” says Henriksen. “Pest pressure increases significantly in spring and summer, which is why simple measures like sealing cracks and crevices around the home, keeping kitchen counters and floors clean and free of crumbs, sealing garbage cans and eliminating sources of still-standing water on your property now can go a long way in preventing pests from making a home in yours.”

Craig Thomas Pest Control, your trusted Hudson Valley pest provider is a proud member and contributer to the National Pest Management Association. The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 7,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food and property.

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Shamrock Run 2010

Craig Thomas Pest Control was excited to join a other runners on a gloomy, rainy, chilly day on March 14, 2010 to run in the 2010 Shamrock Run. The run took place down Broadway, Kingston. The weather did not stop us one bit! It was hard to miss the Craig Thomas Team in their bright green shirts, as they all made their way down Broadway. Everyone completed the race, had a great time and we are already looking forward to running next year!




If you are interested in participating in the race next year: http://www.shamrockrunners.org/