There has been a lot of news surrounding the invasion of bed bugs lately and pest control companies all over the U.S. are now dealing with an overload of inspection requests and treatment appointments. But what exactly are bed bugs, and how do they get inside your home?
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Don’t Let the Bed bugs Bite!
Monday, August 30th, 2010Pest Control Alternative Uses Heat to Eradicate Unwanted House Guests!
Friday, June 11th, 2010Thermal Remediation is becoming more popular as an alternative solution to eliminate common household pests. Also called Heat Treatment, this new green technique is designed to kill pests and termites, all by using dry heat.
No more tents, chemicals, or evacuation needed. Heat is elevated to a range of 120 degrees to 150 degrees inside the location, for up to 8 hours. The lethal temperatures suffocate drywood termites, Bed Bugs, beetles, cockroaches, and their eggs, ensuring there are no survivors.
How to Figure Out If You Have Termites
Monday, June 7th, 2010Many homeowners have a terrible secret within their home–an expensive secret, which they do not even know about. Living deep within the wooden surfaces of thousands of homes, termites, living unnoticed, could be causing thousands of dollars of damage. There is nothing you can do; from Detroit to Denver, every home is at risk for a termite infestation. Check out these tips that can help you catch a termite infestation before it becomes a problem.
For starters, a little groundwork is necessary. Some owners miss the termites which are right in front of them! Many folks see these “white ants” as being just that–an albino ant. I’ve encountered many homeowners who were left scratching their heads and buying ant traps, while termites dug into their walls!
Spring Time is Home Show Time
Friday, March 26th, 2010Spring is in the air and what a better way to kick off the season, than at a home show! We are delighted to attend this year’s Seacoast Home & Garden Show at the Whittemore Arena, UNH. The doors will open at 11:00am on Friday and 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday, March 26, 27 & 28, 2010. There are so many different things going on this year with Modern. You will notice that we have a totally new booth set that has created a “buzz” lately. Make sure you stop by to check it out for yourself. We will be located at booth number 327. Enter for a chance to win a free HomeCare green service for one year!
Welcome to the Modern Blog!
Thursday, January 29th, 2009Over the past few months the Modern Pest website has gone though a dramatic transformation and added many new features to serve our customers better. One great feature is this new blog.
For those of you who don’t know us, Modern Pest Services has been a leader in the pest control business for over 60 years. With locations throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, Modern has grown into one of the largest local pest control businesses in New England. We offer a wide variety of programs designed to safely and effectively treat your pest problem all of which utilize the least toxic lowest risk products. This means a greener solution for you, your family, and the environment.