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 ...
Pet-friendly Mouse Poison: Does it exist?
If you’ve noticed signs of mice in your home, you’re likely ready to implement some pest control methods. That might be snap traps, glue traps, or rodenticide bait. Each has its benefit but also has ...
Pest-Proofing Your Home for Spring
Four Ways to Pest-Proof– It’s Not Too Early! Now that we’re well into the new year, many of us have made progress (or thrown in the towel) on our new year’s resolutions! A lot of people want to get ...
What to do About Spooky Pests: Spiders, Rodents, and Bats
As we approach Halloween, there are a few pests we get routine calls for. These are the same pests that plague homeowners all Fall: spiders, rodents, and bats. These pests are largely associated with ...
Home Exterior Solutions to Keep Pests Out
It’s the first days of Fall in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. This means it’s time to prepare your home for the changing of seasons. While there are some obvious measures you’ll need ...
The Ultimate Guide to Carpenter Ants
What are Carpenter Ants? These wood-destroying insects get their name from the way that they build their nest. They bore through wood, creating smooth tunnels. Interestingly enough, they don’t ...
Insects and Heat Waves
How do different bugs handle the heat? Now that New England has been hit with a few heat waves this summer, most of us are no stranger to an uncomfortable, 90+ degree day. But while we’re lucky to ...
Pantry Pests: Where Do They Come From?
How Do I Get Rid of Bugs in My Pantry? Wait, what?! Bugs in my fruitcake…yikes! Yes, someone or something might actually like your fruitcake :-). There is a whole group of bugs that cause mischief ...
You Have Ants Hiding in Your Home... But Where?
Common Ant Hideouts Where do ants like to hide?
How to Pest Proof Your Home Before You go on Vacation
Going on Vacation? Don’t Forget to Pest-Proof Your Home! Warmer weather has finally arrived, and many families are planning their spring vacations. In between booking flights, checking car routes, or ...
