Category: Insects

Terrifying Truths About Termites

There are many warning signs to a termite infestation.  Would you know what they are and how to... more

Predatory Insects Are Picky Eaters

University of Sydney Friday, January 13, 2012 University researchers have debunked the dogma that predators aren't picky eaters, with a new study finding predator animals that are given a choice of foods will select a diet that maximizes their chances of reproducing. The researchers, including... more
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Sentricon and the 3-Step System for Termite Control

Sentricon Termite Colony Elimination System is an environmentally responsible way to eliminate your termite problem! The Sentricon System was developed with a green mentality. Instead of liquid chemical treatments, which use hundreds of gallons of chemical solution, the Sentricon System uses only a... more
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Don't Ignore House Insects in the Winter

By Stephen Gladstone Most people live under the assumption that termites and carpenter ants only come in spring with warming weather. While it's certainly true most termites and carpenter ants will go dormant in colder weather, if you have a warm basement (or crawlspace), they can go on damaging... more
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Beetles Fight Hemlock Eating Pests

By The Associated Press For nearly 60 years, scientists have watched helplessly as a war of bug vs. hemlock played out from Georgia to Maine. Now they’ve got a new weapon in their arsenal — another bug — and say the tide is turning, at least in New England. The hemlock woolly adelgid,... more
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Billings Farm & Museum's January Sleigh Ride Weekend

WOODSTOCK, VERMONT... Horse-drawn sleigh rides, sledding with jack jumper sleds, and programs and activities for all ages will be featured at the Billings Farm & Museum's Sleigh Ride Weekend on January 14, 15, and 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Climb aboard the horse-drawn sleigh and enjoy a... more
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Untamed Forest and Shores: A History of Cape Cod Wildlife

January 10, 2012, 6:30pm Sturgis Library, 3090 Main Street (Route 6A), Barnstable, MA 02630 Who are our wild neighbors that inhabit Cape Cod's woodlands, shores, marshes and fields? How did society treat, use and eventually attempt to conserve generations of wild birds and animals over the... more
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Let's Go Eco-Green with Pest Control in 2012

A1 Exterminators, protecting you from Pests while protecting the environment. Whether your concern is the environment, public health issues, have family members or co-workers who are chemically sensitive or are just fearful of the host of health threats posed by pests and rodents, A1 is committed... more
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On-Going Protection; We Protect Your Home & Family

Our Licensed Technicians use ODORLESS products that are applied with modern effective equipment. All of the materials used in the living area of your home meet or exceed state and local regulatory requirements. Did you know ANY home can have pests??? Pests can be a problem even in the finest of... more
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Residential Pest Control Services

Initial Pest Prevention Survey We inspect your home, identifying existing and potential problems. We Treat All Unfinished Attic Areas This treatment penetrates deep into eaves and inaccessible areas to control ants, silverfish, spiders, and free flying insects such as wasps and cluster flies. We... more
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