Fall Pest Prevention
As summer winds down and the weather grows cooler, many New Englanders begin turning off the AC, breaking out their flannel ware and filling up on nice warm pumpkin spice coffees. But as we seek warm ...
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 ...
Are Bee Stings More Likely in the Fall?
Here’s Why Wasps are Worse in the Fall It’s time again for many New Englanders’ favorite season: fall! Fall in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut means colorful leaves, apple picking, ...
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 ...
The Summer Pests To Looks Out For: Ants, Spiders, and Ticks
Summer brings the highest volume and widest range of pests to your home and property. You should especially be aware of the following summer pests if you live in Western Massachusetts or Northern ...
Why Are Stinging Insects More Aggressive In Late Summer?
The dog days of Summer are upon us. Especially in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, in cities and towns like Springfield, Enfield, Windsor, and Somers, the days have been long and hot. ...
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, ...
Summer Mouse Infestations: Don't Let Them Sneak In!
Not just a cold-weather pest When people think of summertime pests, they think of ants, flies, mosquitoes, and other creepy-crawly nuisances. Mice, on the other hand, are usually associated with fall ...
Stop the Itching: The Best Remedies for Mosquito Bites
Get Some Relief for Those Itchy Mosquito Bites It’s happened to all of us: you’re having a nice evening outdoors in the summer or early fall, maybe relaxing at a barbecue or bonfire, when the itching ...
Home Remedies for Bee Stings: Soothe and Treat
How to Treat a Bee Sting at Home So you were outside minding your own business when suddenly—OUCH! You feel an intense pain somewhere on your body, and realize you just got stung by a bee or wasp! ...
