As the winter holidays approach, humans aren’t the only ones looking to get cozy indoors—pests are also seeking warm places to wait out the cold months. Here are our best tried-and-true tips to keep mice, bugs, and other pests out of your home so you can enjoy a pest-free season. Minimize Clutter Pests such as… Read more »
As the weather cools down, a few unwelcome guests might be trying to sneak into your home to spend the winter with you. These pests can wriggle through tiny gaps, cracks, and crevices you might not even notice, making them tricky to get rid of once they’re inside. They’ll hibernate during the colder months, only… Read more »
You’ve probably heard people say, “Why do I need pest control? I have a cat!” Having a cat patrolling your home is an advantage to keeping pest activity low, especially mice and rats. But it’s not enough. Think of a large office building: they probably have a security guard, but they also have a security… Read more »
Spring’s mix of warmth and moisture is practically an alarm clock for pests to emerge from their overwintering spots. Activity increases inside and outside of homes as pests seek food and water. Many are looking to mate. The warmer weather also wakes up pests that are already inside your walls from last fall. Some will… Read more »
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts a Cold & White Winter for New England The Farmers’ Almanac, that time-tested and generation-approved compendium of knowledge, has a rough prediction for the 2018-2019 New England winter: teeth-chattering cold lies ahead. “Contrary to the stories storming the web, our time-tested, long-range formula is pointing toward a very long, cold, and snow-filled… Read more »
(They’re not so cute when there are hundreds in your window!) It’s a cool but sunny September afternoon. You are sitting by the sunny window, enjoying a cup of pumpkin spice coffee. As you glance out the window to admire the foliage, you notice reddish orange movement at the window. Whoa, wait… There is a… Read more »