If you are seeing tiny, reddish colored ants around your property, you may have a fire ant infestation. Eastern European fire ants were first introduced to Maine from Northern Europe via shipments of plant material. Today, homeowners must watch out for these small but mighty insects that pack a powerful sting.
If you’re like most people, you enjoy the summer here in New England but dread the insects that come with it. The worst insect, according to most New Englanders would probably be the mosquito and they’ve proved to be awful this year. People joke that there are really 5 seasons of the year, with the fifth being mosquito season.
Every year Pest Control Technology, a pest control news and resource center compiles the top 100 list after reviewing the revenues of 20,000 pest control companies in North America. This year, there are 30 states represented as well as three Canadian provinces, with California and Florida having the highest number of firms.
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!
As a business owner, you are probably well aware of the importance of maintaining a positive public image. One thing that can really threaten your hard earned image and reputation are insects, rodents and nuisance wildlife. Bed bugs, rodents, flies and pest birds are just a few of the many pests that can really take a toll on the success of your business. The image of a filthy workplace, the risk for injury as well as illness, disease, potential litigation matters, even the high remediation costs are all side effects that accompany a pest infestation. So, to help avoid any of the above situations, here are 10 tips to prevent a hostile takeover.
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.
You may best know squirrels for their tendency to dash across the road in front of your oncoming car but did you know that squirrels are also a major pest problem in some homes in New England? Unfortunate but true; these bushy tailed critters are actually quite troublesome which is why the New England pest control pros at Modern Pest Services want to caution homeowners about the likelihood of increased squirrel activity now that spring is just around the corner.