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Outsmarting the Rodents: Prevention of Rats and Mice Infestation
Outsmarting the Rodents: Prevention of Rats and Mice Infestation Let’s face it - there’s nothing peskier than pests; that’s why we call them that. And no matter how small they are, mice and rats can present a constant source of stress for anyone who’s living in a...
Will EEE-Carrying Mosquitoes Pose A Threat In Massachusetts In 2020?
Massachusetts is home to more than 50 mosquito species, several of which are capable of spreading disease to humans. The West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis are the two most significant mosquito-borne diseases known to occur in Massachusetts. Culex...
Gender, Race, Age And Other Factors Concerning The Blood Source Preferred By Mosquitoes
While Punxsatawny Phil recently predicted six more weeks of winter, mosquito season is approaching rapidly. Mosquitoes have become more than just a nuisance in Massachusetts, as at least 12 people contracted the dangerous eastern equine encephalitis virus from...
A Garbage Swamped Springfield Property Has Become A Breeding Ground For Insect Pests
For well over a year, a pile of rubble that used to be a home has been lying on a patch of property within a Springfield neighborhood. Not long after the home was demolished back in August of 2018, random individuals began throwing bags of trash onto the property,...
Why The Common Housefly Is The Most Frequently Encountered Fly Species Within Homes
Filth flies are a fly pest species that congregate on pathogen-rich sources of decaying organic matter for reproductive purposes. Landfills, garbage receptacles, discarded food, compost piles, manure, latrines, lawn waste and dead animals are just a few common filth...
Are Bumble Bees Ever Found Nesting Within Homes? How Common Are Bumble Bee Pest Issues In Residential Areas?
Numerous bumble bee species can be found throughout the world, and unlike most social insects, bumble bee species are most diverse and abundant in northern regions as opposed to tropical regions due to their preference for cooler climates. Bumble bee species can be...
False Honey Ants Nest Within Wall Voids And Feed On Many Indoor Foods, Causing Their Abdomen To Noticeably Swell
Prenolepis imparis, or the “false honey ant,” nests in soil located in well shaded areas, and these nests can be recognized as small mounds consisting of relatively large grains of dirt with one central entry hole. Unfortunately, these ants also establish well hidden...
The Northeast Sees The Greatest Abundance And Diversity Of Yellow Jacket Species In The US, But Some Species Are Far More Dangerous Than Others
The three stinging insects that pest control professionals address on residential properties most frequently in the US are paper wasps, yellow jackets and honey bees. Yellow jackets are generally considered to be the most aggressive stinging insects in the US, and...
A Busted Sewer Pipe Has Led To A Heavy Heavy Fruit Fly Infestation In A Northeastern Mall
Flies are common pests of homes and buildings throughout the US, particularly in the northeastern coastal states where species of biting flies and filth flies are diverse and abundant. Some of the most common fly pests in the northeast are black flies and greenhead...
Finding One Little Black Ant Within A Home Demands Immediate Pest Control Action
Monomorium minimum, or the “little black ant” as the insect is more commonly known, is a widely distributed ant species that is a well known pest of homes and buildings where they have a tendency to infest stored food items, particularly sweets and greasy foods....
