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Don't Ignore House Insects in the Winter

Posted on January 16, 2012

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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Jack O'Lantern

Posted on October 26, 2011

Where did the Jack O'Lantern start? Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world. Gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of... more

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The Top 5 Insects to Watch Out for this Summer

Posted on July 18, 2011

By Kelly Hanly Late spring and throughout the summer months is the prime time for pests to thrive. Pests are either coming out from their eggs or returning from hibernation. Here are the top 5 insects to watch out for in the summertime: Mosquitoes: Everyone hates the itch you keep scratching once... more

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Controlling Termites and Carpenter Ants

Posted on May 31, 2011

After the long snowy winter and a very wet spring...Carpenter Ants and Termites will be thriving in our New England homes if you're not prepared. By living in the United States, you live under the constant threat of costly damage caused by wood-destroying bugs. Identifying and understanding the... more

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Carpenter Ants in New England… Spring is Their Season

Posted on May 23, 2011

At least three carpenter ant species invade homes in New England. The black carpenter ant, Camponotus pennsylvanicus, is the most common invader in New England. Insects are divided into three distinct body sections, head, thorax and abdomen. Ants are related to wasps and bees and the thorax... more

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