Posts Tagged ‘Maine’
Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Caprenter ants can cause property damage by weakening and destroying wooden structures.
April is National Pest Month and Modern® Pest Services wants to warn people about carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are social insects that usually nest in wood and start to appear in Maine and New Hampshire in April.
Carpenter ants can cause severe property damage
“Carpenter ants become active this time of year and can cause a lot of property damage by weakening and destroying wooden structures,” said Mike Peaslee, Technical Manager at Modern Pest Services. “The common misconception occurs when people see carpenter ants in their house around this time of year for just a few weeks and then they seem to disappear. However, as it gets warmer the carpenter ants’ feeding patterns change and they start to forage outside. People don’t think it’s a problem anymore but actually the ants are still nesting in their house.”
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Tags: ants, Carpenter Ants, Maine, Modern Pest Services, New Hampshire, NPMA
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Monday, March 21st, 2011
Moles and voles can make a mess of your lawn
At Modern Pest Services we realize that moles and voles are more than a nuisance pest; they are capable of causing a lot of damage to lawns, backyards, gardens and other landscaped areas. That’s why we’ve developed a program aimed at resolving mole and vole infestations for property owners in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and throughout New England.
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Tags: Maine, Massachusetts, modern, Modern Pest Services, Moles, New England, New Hampshire, pest control, pest problem, pests, Voles, Wildife
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Sunday, January 9th, 2011
By 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!
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Tags: eliminate common household pests, HomeCare Green, Maine, Massachusetts, Mice, Modern Pest Services, New England, New Hampshire, pest control, pest problem, pests, rodents, Squirrels
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Monday, January 3rd, 2011
By Elaine Gammon
Modern Pest Services ended the year on a great note and despite a still sluggish economy, we experienced steady growth and reached many of our business goals. Here are a few highlights from the past year:
- Modern expands with Wildlife – In March, Modern purchased a wildlife control company and over the course of the year we have built a solid foundation of wildlife work across Maine and New Hampshire placing dedicated Wildlife Service Professionals in four of our five service centers.
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Tags: bed bugs, bedbug prevention, bedbugs, Heat Treatment, Maine, Massachusetts, Modern Pest Services, New England, New Hampshire, pest control, Rhode Island, Thermal Remediation, Vermont
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Monday, December 27th, 2010
By Elaine Gammon
We know bed bugs are nasty pests and if you find them in your home, the first thing you want to do is get rid of them as soon as possible. However, popular, “do-it-yourself” pesticide treatments including bug bombs, repellent sprays, natural oils, and store bought chemical applications are not recommended. In fact, applying pesticides on your own or improperly using pesticides will not only prove to be ineffective, the results can also be dangerous to your home and your family’s health.
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Tags: bed bugs, bedbug prevention, bedbugs, Do-it-yourself pest control, Get rid of bed bugs, Heat Treatment, Maine, Massachusetts, Modern Pest Services, New England, New Hampshire, pest control, pest problem, pests, Thermal Remediation
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Monday, November 22nd, 2010
By Melissa Hamel
Don't let bed bugs hitch a ride into your home over the holidays.
In part one of our two part series entitled “Are Bed Bugs Affecting Your Holiday Plans?“, we discussed how bed bugs are disrupting holiday travel plans as well how to avoid picking them up while traveling this holiday season. Now it’s time to focus on what to do to avoid bed bugs that may be hitching a ride into your home on your holiday visitors or returning college student.
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Tags: bed bugs, bedbug prevention, bedbugs, Maine, Massachusetts, Modern Pest Services, New Hampshire, pest control, pest problem, pests
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Friday, November 19th, 2010
This article, entitled “Bed bug case is isolated and treated”, is taken from “The Colby Echo“, a weekly student newspaper of Colby College in Waterville, Maine. For more information about bed bugs, visit the Modern website.
By Luke Brown
A recent case of bed bugs found in a Heights suite has been treated and is believed to be an isolated incident.
On Thursday, November 11 Associate Dean of Students and Director of Campus Life Jed Wartman and Director of the Physical Plant Patricia Murphy sent an email notifying the student body of a recent bed bug infestation in a Heights suite. Since this announcement, Campus Life, the Physical Plant Department (PPD) and the affected students have worked together to contain, control and prevent the spread of these bed bugs. Along with Modern Pest Control, a New England-based company, the College has treated the affected rooms and is confident that the situation is in good hands.
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Tags: bedbug prevention, bedbugs, Maine, Modern Pest Services, pest control, pest problem, pests
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Friday, October 29th, 2010
New England is seeing a resurgence of stink bugs
By Courtney Wadey
There has been alot of news about the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) plaguing homes and businesses in the mid-Atlantic states this fall. Homeowners are complaining that these flying insects are invading their homes by the dozens and folks in the fruit growing industry have seen the damage that these insects can cause on their fruit harvests. Unfortunately, these splotchy brown pests have found their way north and into the homes and businesses of New England.
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Tags: BMSB, Diapause, Maine, Massachusetts, Modern Pest Services, New England, New Hampshire, pest control, pest problem, pests, Stink bug
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Thursday, October 14th, 2010
By 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.
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Tags: ants, beetles, HomeCare Green, Maine, Massachusetts, New England, New Hampshire, pest control, pest problem, pests, rodents
Posted in Carpenter Ant, Cluster Fly, Fall Pest, House mouse, Lady Beetle | 1 Comment »
Monday, August 30th, 2010
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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Tags: bedbug prevention, bedbugs, blood-feeding bugs, eliminate common household pests, Maine, Modern Pest Services, pest control, pest problem, pests, Thermal Remediation
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