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 ...
Summer Pests: Stinging Insects, Ants, and Flies
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, ...
Do Cicada Killer Wasps sting?
Cicada Killer Wasps are largely active during summer in our region, especially late summer. As we enter their peak activity period, there are a few things you need to know about Cicada Killer Wasps. ...
How to Prepare Now for Spring Pests
After a few grueling weeks of freezing temps, warmer weather is around the corner. Homeowners in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut might soon be overrun with ants, spiders, cockroaches, ...
Our Gradshield Plans Keep Ants Out of Your Home
With the final days of Summer upon us, ant infestations are at their most prevalent. You might be enjoying cooler days in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut by leaving windows and doors ...
Bee, Wasp, or Hornet? Which One is it?
The end of summer quickly approaches, and it comes with a whole range of angry, aggressive, stinging insects. When contending with a stinging insect, knowing the difference between a bee, wasp or ...
Keep Ants Out of Your House
With summer in full swing, it’s difficult to keep ants from your yard, and especially difficult to keep them out of your home. Ants making their way into your home is much more than a nuisance; ants ...
How To Avoid Wasp Encounters And Nasty Stings With Our Help
A wasp sting is potentially one of the worst parts of summer. Here in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, we are entering wasp season. Most nests in Enfield, Connecticut; Springfield, ...
Pest Alert: Bees With Ground Nests What To Look For
When you think of bees’ nests, the immediate imagery is that of a paper-like mass hanging from a tree or rain gutter. While that is a common nest formation, those aren’t the only hives to be aware ...
Stinging Insect Facts from Graduate Pest Solutions
It’s bee season in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Bees—and wasps—perform a vital service to local ecosystems: pollination. Unfortunately, bees and wasps regularly set up their home ...
