Termite infestation costs Americans more than $5 billion in property damages every year. When you discover termites munching on the wood structures of your Ellsworth, MA home, your first reaction may be to tackle the problem yourself instead of paying exterminators. Unfortunately, termite control isn’t as simple as you might think. A can of bug… Read more »
Whenever you barbecue outdoors or just venture outside to enjoy the fresh air, do mosquitoes seem to target you more than anyone else? Perhaps you smell better than your friends do, or maybe your blood is tastier to these pesky insects. Well, if you think you’re a target, you’re not the only one. Many people… Read more »
It’s Spring and pests are on the ground and in the air. As the temperatures climb, pests are awakening from their winter slumber and looking for new sources of food, water and harborage – items that are found in abundance in and around your home. From ants seeking access to the sugary, sweet foods in… Read more »
May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month In an effort to raise awareness on a disease that is already affecting many humans and pets, May has been designated as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Although many are familiar with Lyme disease, not everyone is aware of the connection between Lyme disease and ticks. Deer ticks are known… Read more »
By: Matthew Campbell If you’ve heard chewing, scratching, rolling, or scampering from the attic then you know just how disconcerting it is. What’s up there? Is there more than one? How much damage are they causing? Raccoons are nocturnal, so you will probably hear them hiss, wrestle, scamper, and scratch at night. Early in the spring, pregnant females… Read more »
As late springtime rushes into Newton, MA, it brings along abundant sunshine, pleasant temperatures and blooming flowers. However, the spring also invites various pests out to play and hunt, such as the tick, which attaches to and feeds on unsuspecting victims. Without an professional Modern Pest exterminator present to provide quality pest control, ticks can… Read more »
As the temperature gets higher in Maine and the northeast, so does the number of pests in your home. When you perform spring cleaning this year, get proactive about preventing pests by targeting certain areas of your home. Modern Pest’s tips to spring cleaning for creepy crawlies includes focus areas in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom,… Read more »
As experts in pest control in Boothbay, Maine, Modern Pest Services knows a thing or two about creepy critters. Yet not all pests are created equal, and some rank higher up on our hit list. Below is Modern Pest’s list of top 5 pests that are worth hating. 1. Bed Bugs Bed Bugs top the… Read more »
The walls of our homes are meant to keep us safe inside, and keep the riff-raff outside. But sometimes nuisances like local wildlife have a way of sneaking past the barriers and turning our homes into their home. As experts in wildlife control in North Conway, New Hampshire and other areas of New England, Modern… Read more »
Although they are beautiful, birds can cause noise disturbance, damage your property, and present a serious health risk by spreading harmful bacteria and viruses to humans and other animals. Physical bird damage affects buildings, vehicles, machinery, ventilation systems, roofs and gardens. Accumulated bird droppings and nesting materials can block drainage systems, attract insects, cause electrical… Read more »