Fires and New England winters go hand in hand. Many families in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts enjoy their winter fires to keep the home warm and cozy while the outside conditions are freezing and ice and snow cover the ground. But did you know that with each fire comes a risk of pests in firewood? There are many ways that New England homeowners can introduce pest problems by storing their firewood in the wrong places.
Who doesn’t want to be inside a nice warm home with the holidays and winter season arriving? Squirrels are no exception, these pests are finding sneaky ways to get into New England homes so they can have a warm nest and plenty of food to survive the cold winter. Red squirrels, grey squirrels, and flying squirrels are all species that you may encounter on your property or even up in the attic of your home.
his is the time of year when people are breaking out their favorite recipes, unearthing the decorations out of the dusty attic, and even boarding a plane to go visit family and friends out of state. As exciting as this all is, there are unfortunately some concerns in regards to pest issues during the cold and wintry holiday season in the northern states.
When it comes to your business there is one thing for certain, pests do not belong there! Whether they are dangerous or not, pest infestations result in a negative impact on the business including damage to a company’s hard earned image and reputation. Thankfully, commercial pest control services have evolved from being reactive to proactive with the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
When it comes to protecting your home from pests you can trust that the team at Modern Pest Services is committed to an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach. But many homeowners across New England are wondering, what does IPM mean?
It’s been a bit chilly in New England at night and in the mornings and it won’t be long before the cooler weather sticks around all day. Which unfortunately means that some homes and businesses in our region may begin to see the arrival of overwintering pests. We are talking about pests like cluster flies who are looking for a warm place where they can hang out while the cold weather rages, and while they are not necessarily going to cause trouble, they are certainly a nuisance and should be eliminated.
The air is becoming crisp which is a sure sign of fall for New Englanders. But as you settle in this fall with your pumpkin carving and apple pie baking, make sure that you are taking note of any invading bugs.
Well, it is officially fall for us Northerners and that means it is time to pay close attention to any pests that may be lurking near your property and trying to get inside your warm home. Mice and other rodents are among many of the common fall pests affecting homes in New England. And did you know that mice in the house could be not only a nuisance but also a danger to you and your family?
While the fall season is all about foliage, plaid, and the arrival of pumpkin coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts for us in New England, to many pests the fall season signals the need to find a warm place to spend the winter. If you have not already pest proofed your home for fall pests, now is the time that you may begin to have problems with spiders, cockroaches, and rodents. The good news is that it is not too late to implement pest prevention strategies now to prevent future pest problems later this fall and into the winter months.
If you have recently tuned into the news, you likely stumbled upon a story about the recent outbreak of West Nile Virus (WNV) that is spreading across the country. The Center for Disease Control and many pest control professionals believe that this year could be the highest numbers seen in many years of West Nile cases and deaths. WNV is spread from the bite of an infected mosquito and since there are infected mosquitoes all across the country, it is time to raise awareness and learn how to prevent the continued spread of this potentially fatal disease.