Archive for September, 2010
Monday, September 27th, 2010
by Melissa Hamel
As the cooler weather sets in here in New England, insects and rodents who have been content outside will soon make their way inside in search of the ideal overwintering site. Some of the more common fall pests in New England include;
- Carpenter Ant
- Cluster Fly
- Lady Beetle
- House Mouse
- Western Conifer Seed Bug
Pests can pose problems even in the fall and winter
Some insects such as the Cluster fly, Lady beetle (also known as the lady bug) and Western conifer seed bug are mainly nuisance pests and will invade a home, sometimes in large numbers, in order to avoid the cooler temperatures outside. Carpenter ants, however, are generally a spring and summer pest but if they’ve already set up nests in your home, will begin to look for food inside rather than outside and can eventually cause damage to your home’s structure over the winter.
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Tags: beetles, Carpenter Ants, Cluster Fly, eliminate common household pests, HomeCare Green, House Mouse, Lady Beetle, Modern Pest Services, New England, pest control, pest problem, pests, Western Conifer Seed Bug
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
by Elaine Gammon
Portable electric heaters and high temperature fans are used as part of the heat treatment process to kill bed bugs.
Bed bug infestations are in the news on a daily basis and are proving to be a formidable problem and big concern for many cities and towns throughout New England and across the nation. With bed bug infestations on the rise, heat treatment is becoming more popular.
Bed bugs are elusive, hardy pests
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, nocturnal creatures that primarily dine on the blood of humans, but can live up to 12 months without a blood meal. Though they do not transmit diseases, their bites can become red, itchy welts, sometimes causing an allergic reaction. Bed bugs are elusive, hiding in mattresses and tiny cracks and crevices close to where humans rest and sleep, and their presence can take an emotional toll on their hosts.
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Tags: Bedbug infestations, bedbug prevention, bedbugs, Commercial, Heat Treatment, Modern Pest Services, New England, pest control, pests, Residential, Thermal Remediation
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
For head lice treatment, your doctor can recommend a medicated shampoo, cream rinse, or lotion to kill the lice. These may be over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications, depending on what treatments have already been tried. Medicated lice treatments usually kill the lice and nits, but it may take a few days for the itching to stop.
It’s important to follow the directions exactly because these products are insecticides. Applying too much medication or too frequently can increase the risk of causing harm. Following the directions on the product label is also important to ensure that the treatment works properly.
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Tags: head lice treatment tips, how to treat head lice, modern pest head lice treatment, treat head lice
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
The first thing to understand is that having head lice is not a sign of uncleanliness or poor hygiene. The pesky little bugs can be a problem for kids of all ages and socioeconomic levels, no matter how often they do — or don’t — clean their hair or bathe.
However, you can help to prevent kids from getting lice — or from becoming reinfested with lice — by taking the following precautions:
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Tags: get rid of head lice, head lice prevention, head lice prevention tips, modern pest control head lice tips, precautionary tips head lice, prevent kids from head lice
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
- Watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent head scratching. Anyone can get head lice … mainly by head to head contact but also from sharing hats, brushes and headrests. Lice do not jump or fly.
- Check all family members for lice and nits (lice eggs) at least once a week. Only those infested should be treated. Lice are reddish-brown wingless insects; nits are grayish-white, always oval shaped, and are glued at an angle to the side of the hair shaft. (more…)
Tags: get rid of head lice, head lice, head lice control, head lice infestation, head lice solution, head lice treatment, remove head lice
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
September is Head Lice Prevention Month and although Modern Pest Services doesn’t treat head lice, we do receive many questions from concerned parents about the topic throughout the school year. If you have school-aged children with head lice or just want to learn more about this annoying, yet common parasite, we’ve gathered some information and posted a series of articles related to head lice to educate you and answer some of your more common questions.
Links to each of these articles:
- Head Lice
- Treatment for Head Lice
- Head Lice Prevention
- 10 Steps to Help Keep Head Lice and Their Eggs Out of Your Child’s Hair
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Tags: get rid of head lice, head lice, head lice infestations, head lice prevention, head lice remedy, head lice treatment, signs of head lice
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
A recent report indicates that a 46-year-old Boston woman has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, the first human case of the mosquito-borne virus in Massachusetts this past summer. Although the chances of acquiring West Nile Virus are very low, here are some things you should know about the illness:
What Is West Nile Virus?
West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness. Experts believe WNV is established as a seasonal epidemic in North America that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall.
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Tags: boston mosquito control, massachusetts mosquito control, modern pest mosquito control, mosquito control, west nile virus, west nile virus boston
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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) has become a major concern in New England, with Gov. John Baldacci of Maine proclaiming August as Asian Longhorned Beetle Awareness Month. Considered an invasive species, the beetle poses serious threats to many types of hardwood trees.
Beetle feeds on tree’s nutrients
The beetle, which measures 1-1½” as an adult, is recognizable by a long antennae and a black body with irregular white spots on its elytra or wing covers. During the larval stage, the ALB bores deep into a tree’s heartwood where it feeds on the tree’s nutrients. The tunneling damages and eventually kills the tree causing widespread mortality of poplar, willow, elm and maple.
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