Blog - A1 Exterminators

Pest Control Blog About Bugs and Rodents

Welcome to A1 Exterminators’ Uninvited Guests blog!

Here we talk about anything and everything bug related. Big and small, from ticks and bed bugs to roaches and termites; from bugs and insects to mice, rats, squirrels and rodents. Follow us to keep track of the new pests you should be worried about in your area. Get the latest news on pests, tips on how you can keep pests away from your home and business, and some other fun and interesting tidbits about bugs.

5 Homemade Chemical Free Bug Repellents That Work

Posted on July 28, 2019

A1Exterminators photo 1536427824649 fbf2e4a33d40

Not only can insects be a nuisance in your garden, but they can ruin a perfect picnic or hike. Here are a few totally green, home remedy suggestions to repel insects without using toxic chemicals. #1 Pepper Spray This works great for ants and other small pests. Boil 2 or 3 cups of... more

Tagged with: Ants, Bugs, mosquitioes

Interesting facts about bees

Posted on July 27, 2019

A1Exterminators photo 1448827067615 fa74e848e86c

Bees are flying insects that belong to the Apidae Family. There are about 20,000 known species of bees. There are found on every continent except Antarctica, in every habitat on the planet that contains insect-pollinated flowering plants. Bees have a three-part body (head, thorax,... more

Tagged with: bees, bees facts, Bugs, insect, Stinger

Bat Biology

Posted on July 26, 2019

A1Exterminators photo 1561487767 1f32d174cce0

North America is home to many species of bats, but these are the three most common nuisance (colonizing) species in the US: First is the Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus)which is common in most of the US, especially the more northward states. These bats are small, with a wingspan of 8 inches,... more

Tagged with: Bats, flying bats, night rodent bat, rodents

Get Rid of the Bug Zapper | Bug Tip Tuesday

Posted on July 23, 2019

A1Exterminators Simple and Effective Mosquito Killers

While this might seem counter intuitive at first glance, you need to stop using a bug zapper if you want to ditch those mosquitoes for good. Granted, the corpses of insect bodies stuck to the cage and littering the ground beneath it make it seem like the thing is doing a good job, but the truth is... more

Tagged with: Mosquito

Flea Damage…affects the whole family

Posted on July 22, 2019

Fleas can cause damage to not only you, but also your pets and furniture and carpets. Fleas love making homes out of animal’s fur. They tend to hide under your dogs or cats chins, around the neck, or at the base of the tail, where your pets cannot easily reach. You can suspect your pet has fleas... more

Tagged with: Bugs, flea damage, fleas, insect

How To Get Rid Of A Squirrel In Your Roof

Posted on July 21, 2019

Your first indication that you have an animal living in your roof may be the noise it makes when it moves in the rafters. If it has been there for a while, you may get a smell of urine and feces, especially in hot weather. There is no question that you need to have it removed from your house. The... more

Tagged with: gray squirrels, pest, rodent

Indian meal moths

Posted on July 19, 2019

It is common in ordinary households to experience the occasional uninvited pest. Ants, flies, spiders, stinkbugs and many other types of insects all wreak havoc on homes by causing damage to building structures and eating human and pet foods. These pests can be a severe nuisance in the home and can... more

Tagged with: indian meal moths, insects, moths

Mouse Biology

Posted on July 18, 2019

A1Exterminators This Surprising Hack Will Keep Mice Away For Good shutterstock 1097064824

The House Mouse (Mus musculus) is a common rodent pest inside people's homes. They are usually around three inches long and weigh less than an ounce. They're quite a bit smaller than rats. They can have up to a dozen litters per year, and up to a dozen baby mice per litter. That's gross! Average... more

Tagged with: house mouse, mouse, rodent

Precautions to help prevent mosquito bites? | Bug Tip Tuesday

Posted on July 16, 2019

There are a number of precautions that people can take to protect their home and family from mosquitoes. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) recommends the following tips: Eliminate or reduce mosquito-breeding sites around the home. This includes birdbaths,... more

Tagged with: keep mosquitoes away, mosquiote bites, mosquito bite relief, mosquito control

Spider Nuisances

Posted on July 15, 2019

A1Exterminators photo 1537447486191 ee468e51c653

When scared or provoked, spiders can bite, which usually leaves a mildly painful or itchy reaction? Most spiders found in Bourne, MA are less harmful than they are creepy. Spiders that are dangerous or poisonous in North America tend to live in only southern regions of the United States and... more

Tagged with: insects, spiders, spiders can bite