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Do I Have Termites In My Yard? | Signs of Termites In My Yard
Having a termite infestation in your home is something you need to deal with seriously. Finding termites in your yard is equally as serious. If you find […]
Read More5 Tips for How to Keep Raccoons Away from Your Trash
Raccoons may look cute with their black fur masks and furry bodies, but their visible cuteness conceals the fact that they can be a real […]
Read MoreRat Myths and How They Affect Pest Control
One pest which everyone fears finding in their home is rats. Rats are one of the most common and least liked creatures of all pests. However, there […]
Read MoreWhat Is Frass, and How Can I Identify It?
When it comes to preventing and mitigating pest problems, it’s critical to understand the symptoms. Infestations take many forms and involve many insect species. Fortunately, […]
Read MoreInsects and Moisture
Insects love moisture. All living things need water to survive; from fungi and mold to plants and animals, water is essential. Some creatures absorb moisture from […]
Read MoreWhat is it Wednesday? Carpet Beetles
Description & Biology Four species of carpet beetles are of major concern in Massachusetts. Most important is the Black Carpet Beetle, which is black, oval and less than […]
Read MoreWhat is it Wednesday? Powderpost Beetles
Powderpost beetles can cause more confusion than any other structure-infesting pest. Homeowners often receive conflicting opinions as to whether the “damage” they are seeing is indeed powderpost […]
Read MoreWhy Yellow Jackets Seem So Active This Summer
It seems like all of a sudden we have yellowjackets everywhere. You can’t even enjoy a cook out on the deck because of so many yellowjackets. Why does […]
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Battling Stink Bugs
You’ve probably seen them crawling on your screens or fluttering around your house. If you crush them, they expel a musty scent, a defensive technique […]
Read MoreOverwintered Wasps
General Information About Overwintering Paper Wasps Wasps such as yellow jackets and paper wasps seen at this time of the year are over-wintering queens produced by colonies last fall. In the autumn they find […]
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