Hudson Valley Home Show

Craig Thomas Pest Control participated in the 2010 Hudson Valley Spring Home Show. The turn out was great and we consider the show very successful. The Craig Thomas team met many Hudson Valley residents, potential customers and customers. Thank you to everyone who came out to make this event such as success. Below is a picture from the show and the winning picture from the childs contest. Congratulations to Dylan who won the $25.00 gift card to Toys R Us for the most artistic ant! Awesome Job!

Hudson Valley Spring Home & Landscape Show

Hudson Valley Spring Home & Landscape Show: "Show FAQ's


Come visit Craig Thomas Pest Control @ Booth 293 ~ Don't miss out!!!!



Hudson Valley
Spring Home & Landscape Show
March 5, 6, 7, 2010
Gold's Gym
258 Titusville Road
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603


What are the show hours?
Friday, March 5, 11am - 9pm
Saturday, March 6, 10am - 8pm
Sunday, March 7, 10am - 6pm

What is the cost to attend?
Admission is FREE

Where can I buy tickets?
Admission is FREE, tickets are not being sold for this show.

Can I purchase products at the show?
Yes, many exhibitors sell their products or contract for services on-site at the show, often at a discount. Ask individual exhibitors for details.

Are discount admission coupons available?
No, admission is FREE for this show.

Are refreshments available?
Yes, there is a concession during show hours where snacks and beverages can be purchased.

Does the facility have wheelchair access?
Yes, but the facility does not have wheelchairs available for public use.

Can I bring a stroller?
Yes, strollers are welcome in all areas of the show floor.

Is parking available?
Yes, parking is available at no charge.

How do I get to Gold's Gym?
Click here for directions.
Click here to see Gold's Gym mapped on MapQuest."

Mice are smarter than you think...

This video shows us all, mice are smarter than we think...Watch the entire video for a pleasant surprise!

Nolan's Cheddar by John Nolan

What QualityPro Means...

You hear QualityPro in our advertisements, on our trucks and on our brochures.
Many ask the questions, what is QualityPro?

QualityPro is the mark of excellence in pest management designated through the The National Pest Management Association. This program is designed to separate QualityPro companies from the competition and increase the overall professionalism of the industry. QualityPro members inform consumers about QualityPro, through the marketing tools provided are encouraged to hire smartly, train correctly, and upgrade professionalism through the training and education of service technicians and sales personnel. Here at Craig Thomas Pest Control, we perform background checks, reference checks, maintain a drug free workplace, practice environmentally responsible pest control, employ highly trained employees, offer clear warrantees and service agreements. Craig Thomas Pest Control takes pride in being a QualityPro company, which sets us apart from our competition.

GreenPro is a way for your company to stand out as an environmentally-responsible business. To meeting the standards of this program, Craig Thomas Pest Control employs a comprehensive, environmentally friendly approach when treating a property. Investigate the source of the problem – and eliminate it – before applying pesticides. Going green has never been so important. As a GreenPro company, we show our commitment to your customers and the environment.

Children spend countless hours in school buildings and on surrounding fields and playgrounds. Thus, the management of pests in such a sensitive environment demands special care. QualityPro schools companies, while meeting QualityPro qualifications, recognize that pests in schools need to be managed in a careful and environmentally responsible way. Each QualityPro Schools company is required to provide reduced-risk IPM services in schools. Additionally, their technicians and sales people who service schools are experienced, trained and tested on school IPM techniques above and beyond state requirements. Craig Thomas Pest Control cares about protecting children in the school environment.


For more information about Quality Pro, visit The National Pest Management Association or Craig Thomas Pest Control .

Mice are not Nice!

The most common winter invader is the house mouse. The house mouse looks for a warm, cozy place to spend the winter. Mice enter your home, business or building by squeezing through spaces as small as the diameter of a pencil. Once inside the home, they become destructive. They damage and destroy your home by chewing wires, which can cause fire along with eating and contaminating your food spreading disease. Mice carry over 20 different pathogens of human disease such as a salmonella, Hantavirus and asthma to name a few.

Mice usually live only for a year, but if all their offspring were to survive and reproduce at a similar rate, one pair of house mice have the potential to produce more than 500 young within a year! It is wise, to begin control earlier than later. Another shattering figure is the amount of droppings a mouse will produce. In one year, one mouse produces up to 18,000 droppings along with depositing hundreds of micro droplets of urine to mark its trails.

If mice become problem in your home or business, call your pest professional. Craig Craig Thomas Pest Control implements several methods in dealing with mice. These methods may include using our Heppa Filter Vacuums to vacuum feces, removing,disinfecting old insulation and replacing with T.A.P. Insulation or performing exclusion work to prevent mice from getting inside. Leave it to the professional to determine the best way to carry out an effective rodent control program in your home or business that will protect your health, home and property.

Craig Thomas Pest Control Profiled in New Paltz Chamber Magazine

Craig Thomas Pest Control was recently featured in the New Paltz Chamber of Commerce Regional Regional Report. The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce is an organization for local businesses to promote and advance their business in the local New Paltz and surrounding area. This article featured Craig Thomas Pest Control, as a Chamber member who is doing their part to make their services eco-friendly. Check it out:

FTC Warns Manufacturers and Retailers of Ultrasonic Pest-control Devices

Walking through the mall last night finishing up Christmas shopping, I came across the store, “As Seen on TV.” This store sells everything and anything. I was surprised to come across the ultrasonic pest control devices. After doing some research, I found this interesting publication. This is definitely something to read.

The notice from the FTC:
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Enforcement today announced that they have sent warning letters to more than 60 manufacturers and retailers of ultrasonic pest-control devices, stating that efficacy claims about those products must be supported by scientific evidence. FTC staff reviewed print and catalog advertisements and conducted a “surf of Internet sites marketing such devices. They found that many of the advertisements make explicit claims about the products' ability to eliminate rodents or repel insects. According to staff, these types of claims may not be in compliance with the FTC Act, which prohibits false and deceptive advertising.

Between 1985 and 1997, the FTC brought law enforcement actions against six companies that allegedly made false and unsubstantiated claims about the effectiveness of ultrasonic devices in controlling rodent and insect infestations. Each of those cases was resolved by consent order. In those prior actions, the FTC challenged the following types of claims:
Eliminates rodent infestations;
Repels insects;
Serves as an effective alternative to conventional pest-control products;
Increases or assists the effectiveness of other pest-control methods;
Eliminates fleas on dogs or cats; and
Scientific tests prove product effectiveness.

Prior FTC complaints alleged that any reaction by rodents to ultrasound would be temporary at best because rodents become accustomed to ultrasound and will return to their nesting or feeding areas even in the presence of an ultrasonic device. Furthermore, previous FTC complaints alleged that ultrasound devices do not control insects.

This notice from the Federal Trade Commission states, these devices are defective. This article continues here. The best solution when dealing with rodents, is to call a pest management professional, like Craig Thomas Pest Control. Rodents carry disease, chew through wires, are the root of fires and should be handled by a licensed professional. Don’t cut corners! Spend the extra money, don’t deal with the headache and leave all your professional needs up to Craig Thomas Pest Control.