Ants in Winter? More possible than you think!
We typically associate ants with warm weather; crawling along the picnic table at the barbecue, or scrounging for crumbs along your kitchen counter. However, carpenter ants can remain active through ...
Ant prevention tips for the #1 “Nuisance Pest” in the US - GPS
According to a survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association, Ants are America’s most annoying pest. This isn’t terribly surprising to us because ants are notorious for intruding even ...
How to remove a wasp nest: Frequently asked questions - GPS
In the late days of summer, there’s a common call we get: a wasp nest is causing trouble. In too many instances, the call to us is not the first step a homeowner takes. Handling a wasp nest on your ...
A Closer Look at Pavement Ants
Pavement ants are one of the most common types of ants in our region. They get their name from their tendency to make their burrows under pavement and in sidewalk cracks. As some of the smallest ants ...
Flies out of control? Do this.
The sticky, hot days of summer are prime fly time. All may be quiet, and you hear a heavy buzzing and think it’s a bee, but it’s much more likely to be a fly. It may even seem that it’s near ...
Bed Bug Prevention Tips While on Vacation
With travel restrictions eased, families across New England are planning vacations and trips to hotels and Airbnb’s in the region and beyond. There are few things less relaxing than the worry of ...
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. ...
What's the difference between bed bugs and ticks? - GPS
Both bed bugs and ticks can be dangerous to both your health and well-being. However, the ways they can come into your life and impact it differ pretty heavily. So how do you tell the difference and ...
What kinds of ants do damage?
Most ants can do some level of damage to your property, even if it’s just building hills in your sidewalks. However, there’s one type of ant that truly does damage: the Carpenter Ant. This species of ...
I have a clean house, why do I still get bugs?
Most homeowners do a relatively good job of keeping their homes clean and free of the things that attract pests. Sealing food, wiping surfaces, and taking out the trash are all great practices for ...
