If you have been watching the news recently, you may have heard that this season is expected to see high levels in tick populations and thus more cases of Lyme disease. Deer ticks in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts are known to transmit Lyme disease which is why we want to help New England residents avoid tick bites and the potential transmission of Lyme disease.
Every spring, just when the temperatures across New England are warm enough to start hiking, gardening, and camping, we also find that the threat of tick bites and Lyme disease increase. So in perfect timing, the National Pest Management Association has deemed May, Lyme Disease Awareness Month. If you are unaware of the relationship between tick bites and Lyme disease in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and many other areas across the country, read on to learn more!
Homeownership is a big responsibility. On top of things such as home improvement projects, home repairs and the endless cleaning tasks, homeowners in New England need to be aware of potential pest infestations. While some pest are simply a nuisance like many small ants, other pests like rodents and roaches are a bigger threat when they are able to access our home for food and shelter. Pests can spread illness, carry harmful diseases, and even cause structural damage to the home. So to avoid the threat of pests, we must avoid their favored conditions.
Well, it is that time again when homeowners in New England have to start looking out for termite infestations. Termites in New England often live in the ground and not only are they hard to locate but hard to get rid of as well. That is why Modern’s termite control program is an important component to your home’s overall pest management program. Considering that these wood destroying pests are responsible for over $5 billion in property damages each year, they are not a pest to overlook.
Bed bug heat treatments have become one of the most popular methods of bed bug control in New England as well as throughout the entire country. As bed bugs continue to infest homes and business everywhere, there is no room for treatments that are not effective in getting rid of bed bugs. At Modern Pest Services, we offer our Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts homes and business the eco-friendly, non-chemical and safe approach to killing bed bugs: bed bug heat treatments.
The need for warm weather pest control is obvious to most, but as fall approaches and warm weather starts to wane, many homeowners mistakenly see less value in continuing with pest management efforts. If you terminate pest control services during the fall and winter months, you will likely find that the pests come back and you are right back to where you started.
Okay, so that’s not really how the old adage goes but just the same it’s true. The clutter that we so skillfully pile up in our attic, garage, basement and other storage areas are likely to become home to opportunistic pests. And, with the holidays just behind us, we’re sure that there is even more clutter around these days.
“It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that Modern Pest Services earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers.”
Perhaps your New Year’s resolution is to organize your home including the slightly intimidating attic. This particular storage area catches all those odds and ends that don’t necessarily have a place in other rooms and though not often visited, the attic deserves your attention especially as this is where pests often make their home, uninvited of course.
There’s nothing like the feeling of heading back home for the holiday season. Whether you are a college student, fresh out in the real world or even if you have been away from home for years, there’s something magical about heading home to visit family and friends this time of the year. But whether you are traveling by car, bus, or plane, it is important to know that you may be traveling with some unsuspected hitchhikers. We’re talking about bed bugs intruding on your holiday travel plans.