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What To Do If You Find a Dead Rodent In Your House?

What To Do If You Find a Dead Rodent In Your House?

…by pests, like rodents. Sealing any food sources, located outside, in “rodent proof” containers. Things around your home such as bird seed, trash, and compost all make excellent food sources…

Five Signs You Have Bats!

Five Signs You Have Bats!

…Schedule a Service! Bats can potentially pose a threat to you and your families health, by spreading disease. Not to mention, creating costly repairs, cleanup, and restoration to your home….

Are There Dangerous Spiders in New England?

Are There Dangerous Spiders in New England?

…those extra legs? Or that ominous, creepy “tickle” when they skitter across your skin? Or the invisible wispy webs, that seemingly jump out at your face and get stuck in…

Winter Birds And Your Business: Bird Control

Winter Birds And Your Business: Bird Control

…metal, paint, and fabric (not to mention your vegetation and landscaping), thus creating the need for costly repairs to property, machinery, automobiles, rooftops and ventilation systems. Troublesome nests in rafters,…

Uncovering Pests in Real Estate Inspections

Uncovering Pests in Real Estate Inspections

…or mold. Powderpost Beetles: Antique Connoisseurs Although the name “powderpost beetle” might not strike fear in the heart of a homeowner like “termite” does, it probably should. Powderpost beetles are…

Are Those Winged Carpenter Ants in Your Home?

Are Those Winged Carpenter Ants in Your Home?

…home pest free. That’s why we created our Homecare Green program. This year-round pest control solution includes a thorough inspection, seasonal visits, carefully targeted treatments, exclusion techniques, and preventative measures….

What Bug Spray Should You Use?

What Bug Spray Should You Use?

…also damage materials like acetate, rayon, Spandex, leather, and watch crystals. Avoid exposing plastic glasses frames and goggles to DEET. Recommended products: Off! Deep Woods, 25% DEET, 8 hours of…

What Insect Sting Hurts the Most?

What Insect Sting Hurts the Most?

…to have in your home. Modern Pest’s Homecare Green program protects against 60 common household pests, including carpenter ants, mice, pantry pests, flies, and of course, stinging insects. So, leave…

Are Lone Star Ticks in New England?

Are Lone Star Ticks in New England?

…cause ehrlichiosis, tularemia, Heartland virus, Bourbon virus, and Southern tick-associated rash illness (STARI). Allergic reactions from eating red (mammalian) meat have also been linked to lone star ticks. When the

What is Organic Pest Control?

What is Organic Pest Control?

…as wintergreen, mint, cedar, rosemary, and citronella. Unlike most pesticides, which use synthetic chemicals, botanical insecticides utilize essential oils. These essential oils are naturally derived from plants and are approved…

Are Pantry Pests Invading Your Kitchen?

Are Pantry Pests Invading Your Kitchen?

…appetite and a fun day of food prep like finding bugs in your flour, rice, or pasta. So, what are they? How did they get there? And how can Modern…

Keep Rodents Out This Spring

Keep Rodents Out This Spring

…windows, pipes, and vents. Seal them up with caulk, steel wool, or metal mesh to keep rodents at bay. Store Food Carefully Rodents are always scavenging for a meal, so…

Seal the Deal: Essential Rodent-Proofing Tips for Fall

Seal the Deal: Essential Rodent-Proofing Tips for Fall

…and fully close. Structural Cracks: Use 1/4-inch thick galvanized steel wire mesh to seal foundational cracks. This might involve measuring, cutting, and power drilling. Crawl Space Vents: Reinstall or upgrade…

Don’t let the bed bugs bite!

Don’t let the bed bugs bite!

…unavailable. Carbon dioxide, warm body temperature, and certain pheromones attract bed bugs to their hosts. Bed bugs “hitchhike” on clothes, shoes, luggage, used furniture and even pets and can be…

Head lice prevention

Head lice prevention

…sports) and while playing at home with other children. Tell kids not to share combs, brushes, hats, scarves, bandanas, ribbons, barrettes, hair ties or bands, towels, helmets, or other personal…

Pest Prevention Tips for Your Business

Pest Prevention Tips for Your Business

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has provided prevention tips to help “pest-proof” your business and keep it safe from unwanted pests, such as flies, rodents and cockroaches: Be vigilant…

Ants Everywhere, Even in Businesses

Ants Everywhere, Even in Businesses

…found in business settings such as office buildings, restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, schools and college dormitories. Along with locating the source of the ants, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) continues to…

Flea Prevention Tips For New England Families

Flea Prevention Tips For New England Families

…develop off the host in bedding or in organic material. Despite their small size, these pests can cause big problems for homeowners, both those with and without pets. Yes, fleas…

Managing Bed Bugs in Dorms

Managing Bed Bugs in Dorms

…other students’ dorm rooms, or their homes, etc. Bed bugs can easily hitch rides and travel on items such as luggage, backpacks, briefcases, clothing, shoes, handbags and furniture (chairs, couches,…

Gearing Up For Termite Season In New England

Gearing Up For Termite Season In New England

…control program, please contact us today! We also provide general pest control solutions throughout Maine, Hampshire and Massachusetts. Modern Pest Services is a 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award winner!…

Bats And White Nose Syndrome

Bats And White Nose Syndrome

…world, bats are known for being very beneficial mammals; they help with pollinating flowers and dispersing fruit seeds. In the U.S., we have between 45 and 48 species of bats,…

Tips to Keep Pests Out of Your Home this Winter

Tips to Keep Pests Out of Your Home this Winter

…pests creeping in. As it cools down outside, over-wintering pests like earwigs, cluster flies, and lady bugs enter your home through holes and cracks around the foundation, under sills, and…

What’s That Racket in My Attic?

What’s That Racket in My Attic?

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 Mice Can Squeeze Into Your Home

How Mice Can Squeeze Into Your Home

…squeeze. Every season brings a new threat from pests. Be prepared. Contact Modern Pest Services for a FREE QUOTE, ask a question or schedule a service. Or call today! 1-800-323-7378….

Modern Pest Services – A Year In Review

Modern Pest Services – A Year In Review

…management firms by revenue according to PCT Magazine’s ninth annual top 100 list. Modern gains substantial Copesan® business – Because of the Rollin’s purchase, Waltham effectively disengaged from Copesan Services,…

Man’s Best Friend: the Latest Tool in Bed Bug Detection

Man’s Best Friend: the Latest Tool in Bed Bug Detection

…detect bed bugs? Speed and Accuracy: Bed bug detection dogs generate quicker, more accurate results than conventional bed bug detection methods saving time and money for homeowners, businesses and insurers….

When to Treat Your Yard for Deer Ticks

When to Treat Your Yard for Deer Ticks

…later. Every season brings a new threat from pests. Be prepared. Contact Modern Pest Services for a FREE QUOTE, ask a question or schedule a service. Or call today! 1-800-323-7378….

April is National Pest Management Month

April is National Pest Management Month

…control efforts. Some common household pests include Carpenter Ants, Pavement and other Small Ants, Termites, Springtails, Earwigs Sow Bugs, Centipedes, Millipedes and Spiders. This is the time of year that…

Spiders are Invading!

Spiders are Invading!

…in light fixtures, on ceilings, and under cabinets. Outside, they occupy flower pots and build webs between foliage and live under eaves. Most spiders, even if they are scary to…

Bed Bugs Surge in Boston

Bed Bugs Surge in Boston

…infestation. While the encasement can become infested, it makes the bed bugs easier to detect. Encasements also help to protect bed bug-free mattresses. Bed bug interceptors can also help reduce…

T•A•P Insulation: A Security Blanket for the Home

T•A•P Insulation: A Security Blanket for the Home

…summers to frigid wintertime wind, ice and snow. Many homes, especially older ones, aren’t equipped with the current standards of weather protection. T•A•P Insulation, however, earns its Energy Star seal…

Top 5 Pests that are Worth Hating

Top 5 Pests that are Worth Hating

…They prefer animal products like skin, furs, feathers, wools, hair, and sometimes even cotton. If it’s a synthetic material, they will eat much more of it to try to get…

Sweeping Out Pests With A Good Spring Cleaning

Sweeping Out Pests With A Good Spring Cleaning

…flour. These baking ingredients attract pantry pests, including several types of beetles, Indian meal moths and ants. Wipe down the inside of your cabinets and install fresh shelf paper. Then,…

Organic: What Does It Really Mean?

Organic: What Does It Really Mean?

…not necessarily mean pesticide-free. It does mean, however, that if pesticides are used, they must be selected from an approved list. OK, so that’s the world of produce. What does…

Rats are still on the Rise in the Northeast

Rats are still on the Rise in the Northeast

…muscle and joint pain, fever and a rash. Left untreated, it can cause death. Leftover Destruction: For businesses, the main issue to contend with is food loss. Depending on the

Will This Winter Freeze Out Frustrating Pests?

Will This Winter Freeze Out Frustrating Pests?

…must be below 30 degrees for five days or more; that means daytime temperatures, too. Sure, a hard, fast freeze will wipe out a small portion of some insects, but…