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Are Raccoons Moving Into Your Attic?

Are Raccoons Moving Into Your Attic?

…fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, jaundice, and kidney or liver failure. Salmonellosis bacteria causes abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, and vomiting. It can often lead to hospitalization. Giardiasis bacteria causes gastrointestinal…

Don’t Let Your Leftovers Attract Pests

Don’t Let Your Leftovers Attract Pests

…food is stored. You don’t want mice, rats, raccoons, or other critters to see your trash bins as a reliable food source. Heading for the Compost Bin? If you’re going…

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…

Own A Home? 10 Tips To Prevent Pests

Own A Home? 10 Tips To Prevent Pests

Don’t let pests in New England threaten your home and family. Homeownership is a big responsibility. Along with home improvement projects, home repairs and the endless “to do” list, homeowners…

Is There A Safe Pesticide?

Is There A Safe Pesticide?

…threat from pests. Be prepared. Modern Pest Services offers a HomeCare Green Program for year-round pest protection, as well as Wildlife, Termite, Mosquito, Tick, and Bed Bug Control Services. 1-800-323-7378….

The Stink Bug Nightmare: Hitting Close to Home

The Stink Bug Nightmare: Hitting Close to Home

…long and their body is shaped like a shield. They feed on sap, seed pod, nectar, leaves and fruit, often leaving behind small necrotic spots. Stink bugs stink! Though not…

Is One Treatment Enough to Get Rid of Ants?

Is One Treatment Enough to Get Rid of Ants?

…threat from pests. Be prepared. Modern Pest Services offers a HomeCare Green Program for year-round pest protection, as well as Wildlife, Termite, Mosquito, Tick, and Bed Bug Control Services. 1-800-323-7378….

What Are Natural Pesticides?

What Are Natural Pesticides?

…notably tobacco). They do so, for the purpose of defending themselves from insects. However, it is hazardous to most other organisms, in relatively small quantities. Although completely natural, nicotine can…

The Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Wasp Control

The Do’s and Don’ts of DIY Wasp Control

…a few helpful do’s and don’ts from the pros. Do. Do consider calling a pro. But in the meantime – Do perform some preventative maintenance around your home. This includes…

Bats: Menacing or Misunderstood?

Bats: Menacing or Misunderstood?

…to restore cleared rainforests. Without these small flying mammals, the world we live in would be a much different place. Got Bats? Modern has the solution – GUARANTEED! Learn more…

Is Pest Control Part of Your 2021 Budget?

Is Pest Control Part of Your 2021 Budget?

…”*” indicates required fields Name* First Last Company Name* Email* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code* Phone* What’s Bugging You* Select PestAntsAsian Lady BeetlesBatsBedbugsBeetleBirdsBoxelderCarpenter AntCarpenter BeeCarpet…

New Referral Program Offers Free Pest Protection!

New Referral Program Offers Free Pest Protection!

…our year round HomeCare Green program, you’ll receive a free month of pest protection. And the good news is, for each of your referrals who join Modern, your potential savings…

How to Keep Your Home Pest-Free All Winter Long

How to Keep Your Home Pest-Free All Winter Long

…store dry food, such as nuts, beans, bread, cookies, and pet food, in sealed containers to keep rodents and roaches away. Don’t tackle pest control alone, call Modern at 1-800-323-7378…

Are There Bugs in Your Christmas Tree?

Are There Bugs in Your Christmas Tree?

…outside before it hatches. Psocids Psocids are also known as booklice (wingless) or barklice (winged). They are small, soft-bodied insects and feed on things like dead insects, pollen, mold, and…

Bedbugs: Keep Them Out Of Your Empty Nest!

Bedbugs: Keep Them Out Of Your Empty Nest!

…bedbugs or eggs. Bedbugs often hide in folds, seams, linings and pockets. Therefore, carefully checking backpacks, laptop bags, and other travel packs is essential. You may even clean them with…

Mice Myths vs. Facts

Mice Myths vs. Facts

…which can be fatal; including Salmonella, Hantavirus, Leptospirosis, and the Plague (from fleas). Letting a mouse infestation go unchecked is an enormous concern and can eventually cause serious harm to…

Five Tips To A Pest Free Pantry

Five Tips To A Pest Free Pantry

…now, to try and prevent future Pantry Pest incidents. Got Pantry Pests? Call a knowledgeable licensed professional at 1-800-323-7378 or contact us to request a FREE Quote, ask us a…

Why Do I Have Mice?

Why Do I Have Mice?

…even be able to see their footprints. Mice are a gnawing rodent, so be alert for evidence of chewing on wood, electrical wires, food packaging, or even loose paper. Also,…

Asian Lady Beetle (Ladybug) Invasion!

Asian Lady Beetle (Ladybug) Invasion!

…places. As a result, they can sneak in through tiny gaps in windows, door frames, siding, and soffits. Once inside, they may get into wall voids, light fixtures, attics, suspended…

Caitlin Houston’s Guest Blog

Caitlin Houston’s Guest Blog

…white, and blue! Pillows, candles, lanterns, or a blanket (if it gets chilly at night) are easy to find in stores this time of year. Add potted plants or faux…

Is Year-Round Pest Control Important for Your Home?

Is Year-Round Pest Control Important for Your Home?

…specific home. Homecare Green protects against over 55 common household pests, including mice, rats, spiders, cockroaches, and ants. Modern Pest provides year-round protection that is like insurance against pests.  …

How to Achieve a Bedbug-Free Start to School

How to Achieve a Bedbug-Free Start to School

…classrooms, and extracurricular activities, carrying backpacks, jackets, and other essentials. This frequent movement can inadvertently introduce bedbugs into your living space. These pests can easily hitch a ride in bags,…

Modern summer mosquito tips

Modern summer mosquito tips

…from air conditioning units are running free and evaporating. Cut back excess vegetation by keeping weeds and shrubbery trimmed. Keep grass short so adult mosquitoes can not hide there. Fix…

Selecting the Best Bat Removal Professional

Selecting the Best Bat Removal Professional

…to reside in people’s homes. However, as familiar as these pests may be, much of the public remains confused or misinformed about bats, their habits, and how they can affect…

IPM For New England Businesses

IPM For New England Businesses

…and company employees. Inspection of the facility to find and eliminate pest “hotspots”. Treatments that are effective and in compliance with the EPA, LEED, and U.S. Green Building Council like…

5 Pest Prevention Tips for Fall

5 Pest Prevention Tips for Fall

…entering your home in the first place. There are many ways to “pest proof” your home, so before the weather gets too cold and winter sets in, consider these helpful…

Are Bed Bugs Affecting Your Holiday Plans?  Part Two

Are Bed Bugs Affecting Your Holiday Plans? Part Two

…Behind electrical outlets, light switches and wall hangings Although visible to the naked eye, bed bugs are masters at avoiding detection. Fortunately they leave behind a few clues. Small red…

Dead Flies Everywhere!

Dead Flies Everywhere!

…offers a HomeCare Green Program for year-round pest protection, as well as Wildlife, Termite, Mosquito, Tick, and Bed Bug Control Services. Call 1-800-323-7378 or contact us for a FREE Quote….

Myths and Facts about Bed Bugs

Myths and Facts about Bed Bugs

…can be found in nightstands, baseboards, electrical sockets, picture frames, and alarm clocks. Myth: Over-the-counter treatments will get rid of bed bugs. Fact: It’s unfortunate, but a lot of companies…

Rodent Control in Woburn, Massachusetts

Rodent Control in Woburn, Massachusetts

Imagine living in San Francisco, where news reports indicate a woman, known as “Rat girl,” has been breeding and releasing rats into the city streets for years! Fortunately, most of…

Uncommon Fall Pests That Can Bug New Hampshire Homes

Uncommon Fall Pests That Can Bug New Hampshire Homes

…in Manchester, New Hampshire can be destructive: camel crickets, field crickets and house crickets (pictured above). Crickets can easily slip through opened doors, garages and cracks in a building. Once…

There Are Ants In My House!  How To Keep The Ants Out.

There Are Ants In My House! How To Keep The Ants Out.

…Services, we practice Integrated Pest Management, or IPM. IPM is a holistic, comprehensive approach that helps many people manage and mitigate their pest issues. IPM not only deals with the

Green Is the New Clean: Eco-Friendly Pest Control

Green Is the New Clean: Eco-Friendly Pest Control

…exclusion. Exclusion is just as important as keeping places clean and free of the things pest look for, like food, water, and harborage (shelter). Prevention should be the primary means…

Why are there dead flies in my house?

Why are there dead flies in my house?

…range. Today, however, you are blessed with a day many New Englanders call a “January Thaw.” You know, one of those unseasonably warm winter days that are, dare we say…

Spring Pests: Friend or Foe?

Spring Pests: Friend or Foe?

…off the sides of buildings. Bald-Faced Hornets are a useful pollinator and feed on other yellow jacket species, flies, and spiders. However, they will vigorously defend their nest, stinging repeatedly….

Three Ways Pests Can Hurt Your Business

Three Ways Pests Can Hurt Your Business

…work in and around fleas, bed bugs, spiders, ants, cockroaches, rats, mice, or any one of a thousand possible undesirables. According to a recent study, the average cost of replacing…

How Often Should I Treat My Yard For Mosquitoes?

How Often Should I Treat My Yard For Mosquitoes?

Buzzing, whining, stinging, itchy, annoying mosquitoes. Besides the itchy welts and endless whining in your ears, mosquitoes are even more than just a nuisance at your outdoor BBQ. Mosquitoes can…