Modern Pest is proud to announce that Operations Liaision Lisa Cloutier has been awarded with a National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Impact Award for Women in Pest Management. The award was presented at the annual NPMA Women’s Forum in Charleston, South Carolina on May 10 to recognize her contribution to the Pest Management Industry. The… Leer más »
Ants are a common nuisance pest in New England, indoors and out. Once they infest your home, they can be hard to get rid of. Luckily, Modern Pest can help! There are also things you can do to help keep them out of your home. So, what kind of ants do you have, and what… Leer más »
Mosquitoes are a common nuisance in New England, and they can also carry diseases that can make people and animals very sick. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of mosquitoes found in New England, the diseases they carry, and how to avoid them. We will also provide tips on how to… Leer más »
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 here over the past few years, which is a concern for… Leer más »
Tick season is here, and people are already spotting them. But it’s not just humans that are at risk. Dogs, outdoor cats, and horses are the pets most susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases and should be checked regularly. Vaccines are not available for many of the tickborne illnesses animals can contract, and vaccines… Leer más »
While the threat of tick-borne disease is usually associated with spring and summer, ticks are now a problem year-round in New England. This is attributed mainly to climate change. Winters are becoming more mild and ticks are becoming active during a time of year they’re usually dormant. This increases the public health risk presented by… Leer más »
Portland, Maine and Somerville, Massachusetts were the first two SMART Cities in the United States, and they have been all over the news. Since then, Old Town, Maine and several Massachusetts cities have also become SMART Cities. When these cities partnered with Modern Pest, they committed to tackling rat issues head-on. Using Anticimex SMART technology,… Leer más »
Hay ciertas circunstancias en las que los costos de control de plagas se pueden deducir de sus impuestos. Siempre es una buena idea consultar con un profesional de impuestos para asegurarse de obtener las deducciones correctas. Pero si tiene una oficina en casa, una propiedad de alquiler o un negocio, es probable que pueda deducir al menos… Leer más »
Spring is the time of year when termites become more active in New England and homeowners should take steps to protect their homes from these destructive pests. Termites are social insects that live in large colonies, which can contain between 60,000 and a million individuals. They feed on cellulose, which is found in wood, paper,… Leer más »
The Spruce has awarded Modern Pest “Best Customer Service” on their list of The Best Pest Control Services of 2023. This is the third year in a row that Modern has received this honor. Click here to see the full article. According to The Spruce, they offer, “practical, real-life tips and inspiration to help you… Leer más »
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