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4 Ways to Reduce Mosquito Populations in Your Backyard

With summer fast approaching, homeowners will want to spend time enjoying their property and warm weather. Nothing puts a damper on a sunny summer’s day of fun quite like the buzz and bite of ...

What Are The Hazards Of Mosquito Repellents? DEET FAQs

N,N-diethylbenzamide (DEET) is the most used mosquito repellant. Most off-the-shelf mosquito repellants contain at least 7% DEET. Given how commonly it is used, is there a concern in the ...

What's the difference between bees or wasps?

One of the most common questions we get at Graduate is “how to tell the difference between a bee and a wasp?” There are some obvious differences and some are more subtle but knowing the difference ...

The Right Way to Apply Insect Repellent

How to Properly Apply Insect Repellent Insect repellent is a necessity for many people in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut this summer, especially those of us who spend a lot of time ...

How the Pros Keep Mosquitoes Off Their Property

Hot summer days make for beautiful summer evenings. The one downside to staying out past dusk is the pests that make relaxing…Unrelaxing! —especially mosquitoes. These buzzing bad guys range from a ...

You Have Ants Hiding in Your Home... But Where?

Common Ant Hideouts Where do ants like to hide?

Reducing Mosquito Populations In Your Backyard with GPS

Nothing can ruin a backyard picnic like mosquitos harassing you and your guests. With summer weather in full swing, now is when mosquitos thrive—even with the current droughts in Western ...

7 Ways to Get Rid of Ants in the Garden

Get Rid of Ants in the Garden: Are Ants a Threat to Your Plants? Now that milder temperatures are finally here, many people across New England have starting tending to their outdoor gardens. Between ...

When to Call an Exterminator for Ants

Carpenter Ants in the Home: When to Call an Exterminator In many homes across New England, spring marks the return of carpenter ants. Most of us are used to seeing the occasional ant or two in our ...

Swarming Termites Vs. Swarming Ants: How to Tell the Difference

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