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Do you hear suspicious scrabbling behind your walls? Are you finding questionable black pellets in the basement? Does your pantry have a sharp, musky odor? Chances are you have a mouse in the house—or many mice
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Tick Diseases
Ticks are bugs that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, or reptiles. Black-legged (deer) ticks and dog ticks are found throughout Massachusetts and may spread different disease-causing germs when they bite you. The most common tick-borne diseases in Massachusetts are Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, and... more
Seal up your home to prevent mice and rats from entering
Mice can squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel, and rats can squeeze through a hole the size of a half dollar! Prevent rodents from entering the home by checking inside and outside the house for gaps or holes.
Where to look for gaps or holes inside your home
Inside, under, and behind... more
Inspect Your Hotel Room for Bed Bugs
When staying in a hotel it is a good idea to inspect your room for bed bugs as soon as you arrive. You do not want to unpack or settle in until you have checked to see if there are bed bugs in your room.
Bring a small flashlight with you when going to stay at a hotel; this will make it easier to... more
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Keep Roaches Out of a Pantry
Cockroaches are one of nature's more persistent pests, and once they take up residence in your home, getting rid of them can be a struggle. If you have roaches in your pantry, don't ignore the problem -- cockroaches carry diseases such as salmonella and dysentery, so the last place you want them is... more
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The Carolina Wolf Spider
The Carolina Wolf Spider is a skilled hunter, not a trapper like other spiders. It does not wait for prey to get tangled in an intricate web; it seeks out and attacks. Though it is possible to see them in the daytime, Carolina Wolf Spiders are nocturnal and are usually spotted by people at... more
Exterminate Cockroach Eggs with Professional Pest Control
Irrespective of whether its American or German, the presence of cockroach eggs in your home is a sure sign of a growing roach infestation.
While there are various methods which can be adopted to deal with this problem, it is always recommended to hire a licensed exterminator who could handle... more
Why Stink Bugs Come Indoors
Seasonal cues trigger stink bugs' search for winter quarters; the shortening days and falling temperatures sending them scuttling for cover. If they sheltered beneath tree bark or mulch, it would be one thing. But they prefer sharing your home over winter, piling into cracks and crevices by the... more
Bedbug Treatments
Getting rid of bedbugs begins with cleaning up the places where bedbugs live. This should include the following:
Clean bedding, linens, curtains, and clothing in hot water and dry them on the highest dryer setting. Place stuffed animals, shoes, and other items that can't be washed in the dryer... more
