Pest Alert: Bees With Ground Nests What To Look For
When you think of bees’ nests, the immediate imagery is that of a paper-like mass hanging from a tree or rain gutter. While that is a common nest formation, those aren’t the only hives to be aware ...
Bee, Wasp, or Hornet? Which One is it?
The end of summer quickly approaches, and it comes with a whole range of angry, aggressive, stinging insects. When contending with a stinging insect, knowing the difference between a bee, wasp or ...
The Summer Pests To Looks Out For: Ants, Spiders, and Ticks
Summer brings the highest volume and widest range of pests to your home and property. You should especially be aware of the following summer pests if you live in Western Massachusetts or Northern ...
Why Are Stinging Insects More Aggressive In Late Summer?
The dog days of Summer are upon us. Especially in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, in cities and towns like Springfield, Enfield, Windsor, and Somers, the days have been long and hot. ...
Summer Pest Prevention: A Guide for New England Homeowners
There are many types of pests we consider “Summer pests” but there are a few we really find to be a common problem for New England homeowners. The most notable of these pests are bees, wasps, ants, ...
Stop the Itching: The Best Remedies for Mosquito Bites
Get Some Relief for Those Itchy Mosquito Bites It’s happened to all of us: you’re having a nice evening outdoors in the summer or early fall, maybe relaxing at a barbecue or bonfire, when the itching ...
Tips for Safely Removing Hornet Nests: DIY or Call a Pro?
It’s been one of the hottest, driest summers in Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, with residents in Enfield CT, Springfield, and Wilbraham MA finding that hornet populations are ...
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 ...
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 ...
