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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our planet is home to more than 12,000 ant species, which include the 3,000 ant species here in the States. Ants aren’t strangers to those of us […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rodent infestations are common in Massachusetts during the fall season. As the outside temperatures begin to cool, rodents—such as mice and rats—begin coming indoors in […]

What are the most important things people should know about termites? Termites cause over $5 billion in property damage each year, damage that’s generally not covered […]