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What Are Cicada Killer Wasps?

And, What You Should Do If You See One It’s bee and wasp season in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, and the buzzing insects are out in full force. Here at Graduate, we often get calls ...

West Nile Virus in Western Massachusetts: Here's How to Keep Those Mosquitoes Away

Protect Yourself from the Serious Illness Mosquitoes can spread West Nile Virus in Western Massachusetts West Nile Virus is officially back in Massachusetts this year. The virus, which is typically ...

Black Ground Beetles: What to Do

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

Avoid Getting Stung During Bee Season

Bee on the Lookout Bee or wasp stings can be really painful! Heads up, it’s bee season! We are almost at the end of summer in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. This means bee ...

How to Properly Remove a Tick

Ticks are Out for Blood This Year! Ticks can spread serious illnesses! With tick-borne illnesses on the rise in 2018, it’s important that you and your family know how to protect yourselves. ...

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… ...

How to Prevent Bedbugs After Vacation

Don’t Bring Bed Bugs Home With You! Bed Bugs can hitch a ride home with you! ‘Tis the season for summer vacations, and millions of people across New England are planning their annual trips. Other ...

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 ...

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