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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
How To Avoid Wasp Encounters And Nasty Stings With Our Help
A wasp sting is potentially one of the worst parts of summer. Here in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, we are entering wasp season. Most nests in Enfield, Connecticut; Springfield, ...
Stinging Insect Facts from Graduate Pest Solutions
It’s bee season in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut. Bees—and wasps—perform a vital service to local ecosystems: pollination. Unfortunately, bees and wasps regularly set up their home ...
How GradShield Prevention Plans Keep Pests Out Of My Home
Properly keeping your property pest-free is more than just spraying pesticides. The optimal way to keep your home safe and healthy is prevention using GradShield. Graduate Pest Solutions specializes ...
Prevent Wasp Nests on Your Property
How to Keep Wasps from Building a Nest Wasps: Painful Invaders! Nothing throws a wrench in your outdoor activities like a wasp sting. While wasps are only moderately aggressive, they will sting if ...
Pests Cause Springtime Allergies: Which Ones?
Insects Might Be Exacerbating That Runny Nose While the bloom of springtime might be easy on the eyes, it isn’t usually easy on the allergies. During the spring, many people in New England will have ...
Bees and Wasps 101: Identifying Stinging Insects
What Could it Bee? Identification is key to prevention! Stinging insects such as bees, wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are common across Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, especially ...
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 ...
