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Guard Your Garage: Protecting Vehicles From Rodent Damage

Guard Your Garage: Protecting Vehicles From Rodent Damage

Mice can cause serious damage to vehicles like cars, ride-on lawnmowers, snowmobiles, and ATVs. The warmth and darkness of an engine compartment make a perfect rodent sanctuary.  Chewing on your vehicle’s wiring offers mice a convenient way to keep their teeth trimmed right from the comfort of their nest. By the time you notice something… Read more »

The Modern Guide To Human-Transmissible Wildlife Diseases

The Modern Guide To Human-Transmissible Wildlife Diseases

Wild animals can be vectors for many different diseases, and in the height of Summer, there’s an increased likelihood of humans and wildlife crossing paths and transmitting illnesses. For the safety of humans and animals alike, it’s best to avoid contact with wild animals, know the signs and symptoms of wildlife diseases, and take appropriate… Read more »

Decoding Animal Droppings: A Homeowner’s Guide

Decoding Animal Droppings: A Homeowner’s Guide

No homeowner wants to find droppings in their home. Not only is it unsanitary, but it is also likely indicative of an even bigger issue. Many household pests are elusive and make themselves scarce when humans are present. Droppings are often one of the most effective clues as to what pest has been making itself… Read more »

Swarm Smarts: What To Do If You’re Being Chased By Wasps 

Swarm Smarts: What To Do If You’re Being Chased By Wasps 

Encountering a swarm of wasps can be a terrifying experience. Knowing how to handle such a situation can help you stay safe and avoid painful stings. This guide will provide essential tips on what to do if you find yourself being chased by wasps.  Safety First  Avoid Wasp Nests  Do NOT attempt DIY wasp control… Read more »

Tick Trouble in New England: Your Ultimate Guide to a Bite-Free Summer.

Tick Trouble in New England: Your Ultimate Guide to a Bite-Free Summer.

There is no denying the allure of a New England Summer. Yet, lurking in the shadows of this idyllic paradise is a minuscule menace with a mighty bite: the tick. As temperatures soar and humidity hangs heavy in the air, so too does the activity of these eight-legged ambush predators. But fear not, intrepid adventurer,… Read more »

Why Are Insects Attracted To Light?

Why Are Insects Attracted To Light?

Have you ever wondered why moths seem irresistibly drawn to porch lights at night? The answer isn’t just a simple attraction to light—it’s a fascinating mystery that’s puzzled researchers for years. The question of what draws insects to lightbulbs has fascinated scientists for decades.There have been several competing theories over the years. Some, such as… Read more »

Why Do Wasp Stings Hurt?

Why Do Wasp Stings Hurt?

If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, you might have wondered how such tiny creatures can pack such a nasty punch. The secret is in the chemical composition of their venom. A wasp sting is more than just a simple puncture. When a wasp stinger pierces your skin, the wasp’s muscles contract and release… Read more »

How To Keep Wildlife Out of Your Trash 

How To Keep Wildlife Out of Your Trash 

Your trash can is a veritable smorgasbord for wildlife. Discarded food attracts animals such as raccoons, possums, squirrels, and skunks. Wild animals are messy eaters, and you may wake up to find your trash strewn across your property, rather than in the receptacle you set it out in. Here’s how to stop attracting wildlife to… Read more »

How to Know if Your Hotel Has Bedbugs

How to Know if Your Hotel Has Bedbugs

Q&A with a Pest Professional What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at a hotel room? Check out all the tiny toiletries? Jump on the bed? Because it should probably be check for bed bugs. But what do you look for? Service Manager Christian Tweed of Modern’s sister company Anticimex Carolinas recently shared… Read more »

Unwanted Guests: Have Mice Invaded Your Home While You Were Away?

Unwanted Guests: Have Mice Invaded Your Home While You Were Away?

Picture it: you come home from a perfect vacation and something about your home feels…off. A few small things aren’t where you left them, some food is spilled in your pantry. Something has happened while you were away. Now instead of recovering from your jet lag, you’re trying to find out exactly what could have… Read more »