Education and early detection are critical steps in preventing flea infestations. A flea-infested dog or cat can introduce hundreds of new flea eggs into a home each day, leading to enormous flea populations. Once a home becomes infested, control can be challenging, time-consuming and expensive.
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Preventing Flea Infestations
Friday, October 21st, 2011Cold Weather Brings Mice and Other Rodents Indoors
Sunday, January 9th, 2011By Melissa Hamel
Winter brings mice and squirrels inside.
Although the recent snow fall has been well received by those who enjoy skiing, snowmobiling and other outdoor winter activities, it has left mice, squirrels, and other rodents out in the cold and scrambling for warmth and shelter. If you are suddenly hearing the pitter-patter of little feet in your walls or ceilings, or have discovered droppings, it’s time to get help!
Tis The Season To Avoid Pests
Friday, December 17th, 2010By Melissa Hamel
Prevent unwanted guests from ruining your holidays.
The holiday season is upon us! Like many homeowners in Maine and across New England, you’re probably decking the halls, throwing another log on the fire and baking delicious holiday treats as well as anticipating welcoming friends and family into your home to celebrate the joyous season. By following some simple tips you can ensure your holiday season is filled with fun, laughter, and yuletide spirit and not with insects and rodents.
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5 Pest Prevention Tips for Fall
Thursday, October 14th, 2010By Melissa Hamel
See related article “Protect your home from fall pest problems”
As the weather gets cooler in New England, insects, rodents and other nuisance and damaging pests start to look for warm places to spend their winter. And as many homeowners can attest, sometimes these pests will find their way into homes or garages. Having carpenter ants, lady beetles, cluster flies and other annoying pests in your home can be a real problem, so it is a good idea to take preventative measures to keep these pests from 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 tips to assist you in sealing your home up tight for the winter.
Protect your home from fall pest problems
Monday, September 27th, 2010by 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.
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!