Customer Login
Some insects are harmful to humans. Locusts can devastate a farmer's crops in only a few hours. Parasitic insects feed on human blood and can transmit dangerous diseases to its host. Fleas were the cause of the Medieval Black Plague. Lice infest human hair and cause severe itching. Female... more
Tag: fleas
The Curious Lives of Fleas
Fleas are still biting and causing considerable concern for dog and cat owners everywhere. According to research, there are more fleas during the fall and winter than during spring and summer. The reason for this is two-fold:
A commonly held belief that fleas die off or are no longer active... more
Natural Insect Repellants You Could Find In Your Kitchen
By Susan Billings
For centuries garlic has been used in a variety of ways. But, did you know garlic can also be used as an insect repellent?
Instead of using harsh chemicals on pets, try using garlic as a safer alternative. Simply add a clove or two drops of garlic oil to a small dog or cat's... more
Natural pest control: Mosquitos and fleas
These are the two most common insect pests New Englanders loathe. They both can carry bloodbourne pathogens that can be harmful and sometimes even deadly. Nasty little bloodsuckers that they are the best way is to prevent that they ever show up on your person!
Natural Mosquito Repellents
First of... more
Tagged with: "public health", a1 exterminator, a1 pest, bed sheets, bedbug, biting bugs, blood, Bugs, citronella, commercial, exterminator, fleas, foodservice, furniture, infectious, infestation, insecticide, irritation, itchy, Massachusetts, Massachusetts coastal areas, mattress, Mosquito, Mosquito Repellents, night, pest control, pet, sleeping, summertime pest
Tick season has begun!
Taking care of fleas and ticks on your pet
Taking care of your pets responsibly includes protecting them from fleas and ticks. Before purchasing and applying pesticide products to pets to control fleas and ticks, there is important information you should know.
Safety tips for pet owners:
... more
Tagged with: "public health", a1 exterminator, a1 pest, animal safety, biting bugs, blood, cats, chemical safety, commercial, deer ticks, dog ticks, dogs, EPA, exterminator, fleas, infestation, insecticide, itchy, Massachusetts, Massachusetts coastal areas, pesitcides, pest control, pets, summer, summertime pest, tick prevention, ticks, ticks and fleas
Customer Login