Summer Pest Prevention: A Guide for New England Homeowners
There are many types of pests we consider “Summer pests” but there are a few we really find to be a common problem for New England homeowners. The most notable of these pests are bees, wasps, ants, ...
Tips for Safely Removing Hornet Nests: DIY or Call a Pro?
It’s been one of the hottest, driest summers in Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, with residents in Enfield CT, Springfield, and Wilbraham MA finding that hornet populations are ...
The Surprising Reason Rodents Chew Wires
As a northeast resident, you’re no stranger to a mouse in your house. However, a rodent gnawing its way through the electrical wiring in your home or car is much more likely than you think. We'll ...
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 ...
Creatures that go "bump" in the night... pests in your attic?
Some night owls who stay up late may hear scrambling, scurrying, scratching, or the occasional clattering of something being knocked over. We don’t really believe in ghosts because we know more often ...
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 ...
Do You Have a Mouse Problem? Here are 6 signs to know for sure.
The last few weeks in Hampden and Hartford county have been increasingly cool. This is the season when mice make their way into your home to forage and find warmth. There are many signs of a mouse ...
Top 5 Foods Mice Like to Eat
With October right around the corner, residents of Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut may start to see signs of uninvited pest ...
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 ...
