Ice Dams and the pest problems they cause
What’s the Deal with Ice Dams? Winter is well underway in New England, and most of us are worried about school delays, slippery commutes, and scraping off our frozen cars. One problem that some ...
Home Exterior Solutions to Keep Pests Out
It’s the first days of Fall in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. This means it’s time to prepare your home for the changing of seasons. While there are some obvious measures you’ll need ...
Fall pest forecast: Ants, spiders, and mice
There is a pretty common misconception that cooler weather means fewer pest problems. This is only true for certain types of pests, such as wasps and ticks. As we’ve discussed previously, pest ...
Why do I need pest control all year long?
As a pest control company, it makes sense that we would advocate for using our service all year—even when you’re not currently experiencing a pest-related problem. Truthfully, we do this because we ...
The Ultimate Guide to Carpenter Ants
What are Carpenter Ants? These wood-destroying insects get their name from the way that they build their nest. They bore through wood, creating smooth tunnels. Interestingly enough, they don’t ...
Insects and Heat Waves
How do different bugs handle the heat? Now that New England has been hit with a few heat waves this summer, most of us are no stranger to an uncomfortable, 90+ degree day. But while we’re lucky to ...
Small ants are everywhere in my kitchen—what should I do next?
With summer in full swing, there are many pests that are ready to crash a barbecue or picnic. The real trouble is when you find ants in your home. The most common room homeowners find ants in is the ...
Why Hiring a Pest Management Pro Can Save You Time and Money
We’re big proponents of do it myself pest control, especially when it comes to prevention. In many scenarios, there are big changes you can make to have meaningful impacts on the health and safety of ...
Top ways to control ants inside your home
We’ve recently covered how to tell the difference between termite swarmers and flying ants, as well as how to prevent the former. But how do you control ants in your home and keep them out ...
Flying ant or Termite? How to tell the difference
As we move well into warmer weather, both termites and ants are ready to become a threat. If you’re a homeowner, you’ve seen ants. But have you seen flying ants? It is very difficult to distinguish a ...
