Don’t Overuse Pesticides

Chemicals Aren’t Always the Solution to Pest Problems When many people see an insect or other little critter invading their home, their first instinct is to spray, spray, spray. Who can blame them? ...

Ants: The Number One Concern of Homeowners

We’ve Got Tips on How to Keep Your Home Free from Ants According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), ants are the number one concern of homeowners across the country. This isn’t ...

Black Ground Beetles: What to Do

And, how to tell the difference between black ground beetles and cockroaches

Using Trail Cameras for Pest Control

Lights, Trail Camera, Action! Are pests ‘hanging out’ at your house? Do you ever hear a thudding sound in your attic? How about bumps in the basement, or a scratching noise coming from the walls? ...

Buying a Home with Termites

Are termites infesting your potential new home? Buying a home with termites doesn’t have to be impossible. Just because your dream home has termites, doesn’t necessarily mean you should walk away ...

Termite Swarmers in Western Massachusetts

It’s Termite Season, Do You Have Swarmers? Time to Get Your Swarm On… NOT! Does Your Home Have Termite Swarmers? Spring in New England: the perfect time for barbecues, picnics, swimming, and… ...

What's in the Pest Forecast for Spring?

NPMA Bug Barometer The National Pest Management Association just released its spring pest forecast for New England. We might be ready for warmer weather and sunshine, but unfortunately, so are the ...

Warm Spell During the Winter Could Spell P-E-S-T

Close up view of ladybug After weeks of frigid temperatures, many people across New England can’t wait to catch a break with a milder winter day. Unbeknownst to many homeowners, however, you might ...

Keeping Cluster Flies at Bay

Cluster Flies The cluster fly close up You’re probably accustomed to smacking houseflies with a fly swatter or a rolled up newspaper (or if you’re taking the more humane route—trying to shoo them out ...

Prevent Pantry Pests: Ants, Beetles and Other Cabinet Invaders

Close up photo of sawtooth grain beetles Keep Ants Out of Your Cabinets This Holiday Season! As the holiday season kicks into high gear, families prepare their cupboards–and their bellies–for the ...

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