Carpenter Ants are in fact a very important part of the ecosystem, helping to breakdown rotten and decaying wood in the natural environment – making Carpenter Ants one of the most common wood destroying insects in the northeast. However, they can cause serious property damage if left unchecked in your home. Â This damage is caused… Read more »
Like so many homeowners in the Northeast, you probably can’t wait for the spring to arrive and bring in warmer temperatures. However, once the winter fades away, the spring gives rise to pest insects and terrible home infestations. Mosquitoes wait around the corner, and stink bugs congregate on your windows and doors. With humid seasons… Read more »
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is no stranger to the frustratingly wide array of bugs that keep exterminators busy most of the year. Flying, crawling and stinging pests are often an unwelcome aspect of our lives, both in and outside the home. But the truth is, these many-legged creatures have offered the world much more than a… Read more »
Finding a few ants crawling around your home can be concerning, especially when you’re not sure whether they’re harmless summer pests or carpenter ants that could cause serious problems. Wood-boring insects cause thousands of dollars in damages to a home before the owner even suspects their presence. Knowing how to identify carpenter ants can help… Read more »
Updated October 2017. Bed bugs have become an epidemic, infesting homes, hotels, vehicles, restaurants, and other places where people congregate. More and more people are becoming aware of this problem, and more and more people call pest management companies with preconceptions and misinformation about bed bugs. What’s important to know is that that the best way… Read more »
By: Matthew Campbell Have you been keeping an eye on Sochi? In case you haven’t, as of this morning (2/20/14), U.S.A has 7 gold, 5 silver, and 11 bronze medals. In the spirit of the 2014 Olympics, we at Modern thought it’d be fun to take a look at some gold winners of the insect… Read more »
By: Matthew Campbell Are you a Valentine’s Day humbug? Perhaps learning about the following insects and their love-lives will help lighten your mood. They certainly make me happy to be human.
By: Matthew Campbell Which of the following is NOT an insect? Sow Bug Millipede Spider Centipede Tick
Raccoons are one of many wildlife pests that wreak havoc on personal property. Not only do they cause damage, they also carry diseases and create messes. If you are experiencing raccoon troubles, then a call to a pest control service that handles raccoon removal like Modern Pest Services might be in order. The Facts about Raccoons… Read more »
If your pets exhibit any signs of having fleas this season, immediate flea removal and
extermination is of the utmost importance in order to prevent you and your pets from harm.