Rodent Tip Tuesday!

Follow the these tips to prevent a rodent infestation in your home. Store food in tightly sealed containers. Keep kitchens tidy and clean by wiping counters and sweeping floors. Remove clutter to reduce nesting areas. Inspect your home for signs of an infestation. Contact a licensed... more
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Rodents Poised to Invade Homes This Winter

November 15th, marks the start of Rodent Awareness Week.  Rodents are the season’s most common pest in the New England area. With the arrival of cooler temperatures across the country, rodents will begin to seek shelter from the elements – often in people’s homes. To promote public vigilance... more
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Check for Bed Bugs

When checking for bed bugs, pay close attention along the top and underside of the bed frame. This is a particularly favorite place for bed bugs as it is close to its blood meal (you) and is an undisturbed and well-hidden location on the... more
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Bug Games for Kids

Mysterious and exciting, the world of pests challenges us to understand what attracts them to our homes and yards. Test your pest knowledge and skills with these learning games for kids of all... more
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Keep Wood Away From House

Now that the cool weather is here, here is a little reminder about keeping your fire wood away from your house. To keep warm this season, we all love a fire.  Stack your firewood at least 20-30 feet away from the exterior of your home to keep pests from invading your... more
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Termites Still Active

Even though most cities and towns have had their first frost last week, termites can be very adaptable to the cold New England weather.  Keep an eye out for any activity near exposed wood and do a monthly check around the outer edges of your basement for any changes and signs of termites feeding... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday!!

Mice hate the smell of peppermint! Soak a few cotton balls in peppermint oil and place them around the house in suspected... more
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Recent Bed Bug Removal

A1 Exterminators was recently hired to remove bed bugs from the 11th floor of a building in Massachusetts.  Using bed bug heat treatment and general pest control heat treatments, one application is effective, most bed bug removal is complete in just one day. Heat can also penetrate areas where... more
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Bug Tip Tuesday!

Leaky fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom, as well as outside spigots, provide a needed water source for many insects and rodents. Get everything fixed up and tightened now that the cold weather is here and pests will be looking for ways to survive the colder... more
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Dust Mites Can Cause Allergy Symptoms

Much information and misinformation has appeared over the years about house dust mites. They are virtually invisible to the naked eye, house dust mites are real. It has been shown that, like cockroaches, dust mites and their feces can become airborne and are one of the most common indoor... more
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