How to Pest-Proof Your Holiday Decor
It’s the holiday season in New England, meaning people across Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut are adorning their homes with trees, wreaths, garlands, and other festive decorations. But ...
What are Overwintering Pests?
How to Protect Your Home from Overwintering Pests The Western Conifer Seed Bug is the most common type of stink bug in Massachusetts Colder weather in New England means holidays, hot, chocolate, and ...
How to Prevent Fruit Flies
Have You Seen Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen? Keeping Fruit Flies out of the Kitchen Most of us in New England are no stranger to the occasional fruit fly in our kitchen, especially during the late ...
Ants: The Number One Concern of Homeowners
We’ve Got Tips on How to Keep Your Home Free from Ants According to the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), ants are the number one concern of homeowners across the country. This isn’t ...
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 ...
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? ...
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… ...
