The four most common tick species found in New England are American dog ticks, Brown dog ticks, Black-legged (deer) ticks, and Lone Star ticks. The highest risk of being bitten by a tick is during spring and summer. Infestations have been on the rise over the past few years, which is a concern for pest… Read more »
The intelligent pest control system “Anticimex SMART” has been widely used in Europe, Asia, and Australia. So far, over 75,000 Smart units have been installed. Now, the high-tech system is launched in the United States, taking the pest control industry to a new era. Data-driven solutions are the new standard for pest control, enabling precise… Read more »
Composting is a great way to boost your garden’s yield while helping the planet. Processing organic matter like leaves and vegetable scraps into nutrient-rich compost not only reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, but it recycles matter that might otherwise end up in a landfill. Some gardeners even refer to compost as Black Gold. While… Read more »
Modern Pest Services is proud and honored to announce that Richard Sevigney, Training Specialist, and Paul Lavallee, Training Manager, have been awarded certification as Associate Certified Entomologists (A.C.E.) by the Entomological Society of America. The A.C.E. program has become the benchmark for professionalism in the pest management industry. To gain A.C.E. certification status, Sevigney and… Read more »
Swarms of winged ants flying around inside and outside of your home are not a fun way to kick off warmer weather. You want them gone, and Modern Pest can help. But what are they, and what damage are they doing to your house? Most likely, they are carpenter ants. In New England, black carpenter… Read more »
“You’ve got pests.” Now What? The busy spring real estate market is in full swing. Buying a home, whether it’s your first or where you’ll retire, is an exciting time. There are so many things to think about. What will your design style be? Are you buying brand-new furniture, antiques, or taking whatever the relatives… Read more »
Your puttering around your house, open your cupboard for a mid-morning snack and find tiny black pellets lying there, near the shredded corner of your cereal box. Whoa – what? What you don’t see are the hundreds of droplets of mouse urine scattered on your counter and capable of transmitting over 35 different diseases.… Read more »
Modern Pest Services latest acquisition expands density in Greater Boston area. Brunswick, ME – February 23, 2018 – Modern Pest Services welcomes All-Star Pest Services as the newest member of the Anticimex family. All-Star Pest Services was founded in 2004 and is a commercial provider of pest control services in Boston, Ma and the surrounding metro community.… Read more »
So you think you only have a mouse issue in the winter. Maybe so, but how can you be sure? Let’s get right to the point. If you see one mouse or have found mouse droppings in your home, the likelihood that you have only one mouse to contend with is pretty low. Furthermore, because… Read more »
Ahh, winter in New England… with its snow covered evergreens, frozen lakes and sledding hills it’s like a picturesque scene from a holiday movie. Oh who am I kidding, winter is mostly composed of cars spinning off the road, long hours shoveling the driveway and grumbled complaints about how much everyone hates the weather. But… Read more »