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The cluster fly is a pest in homes, schools, and commercial buildings. Cluster flies derive their common name from their habit of entering a home or building in the fall and gathering together in clusters, usually in the attic or upper regions of buildings. The behavior of the flies is a good... more
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The Cluster Fly
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Watch Out For Fall Pests
Fall can be a very busy season for pests but many homeowners don’t realize it. Insects and rodents get ready for winter and often enter homes. Here is a list of some fall pests to watch out for this season:
Overwintering insects try to get into homes this time of year via loose screens, cracks... more
National Chocolate Covered Insect Day
Today is National Chocolate Covered Insect day. You've probably consumed your fair share of bugs during your lifetime -- either as a kid stuffing dirt in your mouth or last week when you yawned while riding around on your bike. No need to panic -- most insects are edible and in fact quite... more
How To Prevent Fall Pests From Entering Your Home
In New England, we know that warm spring months bring ants to our picnics, the hot summer months bring annoying mosquitoes and stinging insects into yards and gardens, and the cooler fall weather brings the invasion of pests inside our homes looking for a warm and safe place to spend the winter. If... more
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Sowbugs, Millipedes, and Centipedes in the Home
During late summer and fall millipedes and sowbugs can leave the soil and leaf litter and crawl into homes, sometimes in very large numbers. They enter through cracks in foundations, around ground-level windows, and under doors. They are commonly found in basements although they may also be found... more
Rats: Sewer Rat Prevention Tips
Rats: Sewer Rats, Norway Rats, and Brown Rats are all the same Rat!
There are the instances that sewer rats may have already gotten into your house; if that’s the case there are some things you can do to get rid of the problem. One of the best methods to get rid of sewer rats is to contact your... more
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Pantry Moths
What are pantry moths?
Also known as Weevils, Flour Moths, Indian Meal Moths or Kitchen Moths, pantry moths are small moths commonly found in grains.
How do they get into the food?
Pantry moths are usually brought into the home via food purchased. Grains are not their exclusive food source,... more
House Spider Myths
Myth: Spiders come into houses in the fall to get out of the cold.
Fact: This seemingly simple idea conceals many false assumptions. In reality, house spiders are usually not the same species as the yard or garden spiders outside the house.
House spiders belong to a small number of species... more
Termites 101: A Primer for Homeowners
Want to protect your house? It's as simple as following a few easy steps.
By Jim Morrison
Termites. Simply mentioning the word makes people cringe. Termites live in nearly every state in the union, they are very difficult to spot, and they want to eat your house.
So what is a homeowner to do? First... more
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Home Remedies to Banish Roaches
Unfortunately, the pitter-patter of little feet isn’t necessarily a good thing, when it’s a cockroach that’s invaded your home or apartment. Taking refuge in the nooks and crannies of your kitchen and bathroom, the roach is a common household pest with nearly 4,000 species scurrying across... more
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