The Hidden Dangers of Wasp Nests: Risks and Prevention
Wasp nests can be a significant source of annoyance and fear for many individuals. However, beyond the annoyance they cause, these buzzing insects pose several risks that should not be taken lightly. ...
Stink bugs, lady bugs, boxelder beetles, and cluster flies, oh my!
How Do I Prevent These ‘Occasional Invader’ Pests From Entering My House? What Are Occasional Invaders? When many people think of pest infestations they usually think of ants, bed bugs, termites or ...
4 Ways to Reduce Mosquito Populations in Your Backyard
With summer fast approaching, homeowners will want to spend time enjoying their property and warm weather. Nothing puts a damper on a sunny summer’s day of fun quite like the buzz and bite of ...
What Are The Hazards Of Mosquito Repellents? DEET FAQs
N,N-diethylbenzamide (DEET) is the most used mosquito repellant. Most off-the-shelf mosquito repellants contain at least 7% DEET. Given how commonly it is used, is there a concern in the ...
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 ...
The Right Way to Apply Insect Repellent
How to Properly Apply Insect Repellent Insect repellent is a necessity for many people in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut this summer, especially those of us who spend a lot of time ...
How the Pros Keep Mosquitoes Off Their Property
Hot summer days make for beautiful summer evenings. The one downside to staying out past dusk is the pests that make relaxing…Unrelaxing! —especially mosquitoes. These buzzing bad guys range from a ...
You Have Ants Hiding in Your Home... But Where?
Common Ant Hideouts Where do ants like to hide?
Reducing Mosquito Populations In Your Backyard with GPS
Nothing can ruin a backyard picnic like mosquitos harassing you and your guests. With summer weather in full swing, now is when mosquitos thrive—even with the current droughts in Western ...
7 Ways to Get Rid of Ants in the Garden
Get Rid of Ants in the Garden: Are Ants a Threat to Your Plants? Now that milder temperatures are finally here, many people across New England have starting tending to their outdoor gardens. Between ...
