Tag: Massachusetts

Holiday Events in our Massachusetts Cities

Here are a Few Holiday Events that will be happening in the next week in some cities in Massachusetts: Holden, MA THE HOLDEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL HOLIDAY GATHERING Thursday, December 1, 2011, 6 – 10 PM Wachusett Country Club, 187 Prospect Street , West Boylston,... more
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Massachusetts has a new bug this fall

South-eastern Massachusetts has a new bug this fall and it’s only so long before they migrate north. The Kudzu Bug , has only been seen for about 2 years now and has really come out this year in the late summer and early fall, it will invade homes as winter approaches. So we all keep our eyes... more
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Boston struggles with growing bed bug infestations

Boston struggles with growing bed bug infestations: Updated: Thursday, 17 Nov 2011, 6:18 AM EST Published : Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 6:57 PM EST Mike Beaudet www.twitter.com/channel_mike BOSTON (FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - A growing epidemic of bed bug infestations has left the city of Boston... more
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Where Do Mosquitoes Go in Winter?

Question: Where do Mosquitoes go in the Winter? Most of us New Englanders already saw snow this October and almost 75 degrees in November, we all thought we were free from Mosquitoes at least a month ago. But think again, I have seen them all over the place. Is it the warm weather? Did they come... more
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Raccoons in Massachusetts

Description The raccoon is one of the most easily recognizable furbearers; well known for its black face mask outlined in white and a bushy tail with alternating black and gray rings. The front and hind paws of raccoons each have 5 digits. The very dexterous front paws are used to grasp and... more
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Jack O'Lantern

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 Cluster Fly

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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Red & Gray Squirrels in Massachusetts

Both gray and red squirrels are common and abundant in Massachusetts. Gray squirrels are found everywhere, including Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. However, red squirrels are absent from both islands. Red squirrels are sometimes called "pine squirrels" or "chickarees". The gray squirrel is also... more
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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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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
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