For us, the smell of cinnamon can evoke memories of cozy mornings and warm baked goods. Ants, on the other hand, find the scent intolerable and will go out of their way to avoid it. Because of this, cinnamon is commonly touted as a natural home remedy for ant issues, but does it live up… Read more »
Modern, Data-Driven Solutions for Rat Infestations The Challenge: Rats in the Modern City Since cities began, rats have been a persistent urban problem, spreading disease, damaging property, and contaminating resources. A single breeding pair of rats can result in a population of 1249 within a year. Managing these prolific and resilient creatures is no easy… Read more »
You walk into your basement, or maybe it’s the back of a closet, and you’re hit with a sharp, acrid smell. Not just a musty odor, but something distinctly… unpleasant. If you’ve ever experienced that telltale, lingering stench, you know exactly what we’re talking about: the unmistakable odor of mouse urine. It’s more than just… Read more »
In addition to our traditional Homecare Green plan, Modern Pest also offers organic pest control options! Our Homecare Organic and Organic Mosquito, Flea, and Tick Control programs are botanically-based, eco-friendly, and effective alternatives to our conventional pest control materials. We deliver our organic services on the same schedule as our traditional Homecare services with the… Read more »
With the increasing awareness of human impact on the environment and concerns about health repercussions from the use of chemicals, some customers are requesting the use of pesticides labeled organic. But what does organic mean? In the world of apples and bananas, a USDA organic label means that the fruit was grown using ecologically sound… Read more »
When a pest issue pops up, many people are faced with a dilemma: to have pesticides applied around my home, or to have my home invaded by pests? Although it’s understandable to be concerned about pesticides, there is a great deal more to pest management than just spraying chemicals.
Modern’s next guest blog is with partner and life & style blogger Stephanie Stellwagon. Stephanie can be found online at her website Steph Stell and on Facebook and Instagram at @stephstell. Stephanie lives in New Canaan, Connecticut and Kennebunkport, Maine with her husband and daughter, Pippa. Stephanie’s Blog Safe and Pest-less Summer with Modern Pest Services We… Read more »
Modern’s next guest blog is by our partner and life & style blogger Jessica Klein. Jessica’s website is OID Studio and she can be found on Facebook and Instagram at @ohidesignblog. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two kids, and her dog. Jessica’s Blog Getting our Patio Ready for Summer with Modern Pest We are… Read more »
Modern’s next guest blog is by our partner Caitlin Houston. Caitlin’s website is Caitlin Houston and she’s on Facebook and Instagram as @caitlinhoustonblog. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and two daughters. Recently, Caitlin detailed how her family got ready for Memorial Day weekend. But this great advice can be applied all summer long! Caitlin’s Blog… Read more »
There has been a growing trend in the recent decades for individuals and companies to “go green” or be more environmentally friendly. There has also been a sentiment that natural and organic products are healthier or safer. The pest control industry has responded to these changes in our culture and business markets with innovations in… Read more »