A recent AAA Travel survey showed that nearly 100 million Americans are planning to take a family vacation in 2019. Spring and summer trips comprise a majority of these plans. And while traveling for a vacation sounds like a blast, the experts at Modern Pest know that increased travel also means increased risk of… Read more »
Same goal, different method When you have an issue with insects or mice in your home, the first word that springs to mind might be exterminator. And while you might think an exterminator is the same thing as a pest control professional, there are some key differences. The goal of eliminating pests in your home… Read more »
Non-Toxic, Humane Solution to Rodent Problem Will Revolutionize the Field  Rodent problems can be devastating for businesses. Not only are they wildly unappealing to deal with, the financial repercussions can be staggering. A recent report commissioned by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) found that U.S. businesses incurred an increase of $6.8… Read more »
As a business owner, you may be accustomed to battling large quantities of nuisance birds during the spring and summer months. Even though many birds might head south for the winter, leaving you feeling like you can let down your guard; there are also several pesky birds that could present an issue to businesses all… Read more »
Bed bugs – aptly named, because they most often can be found in beds, where people spend about one-third of their entire day.  Which makes sense, because as their primary food source, they want easy, uninterrupted access to their next meal. Ick! Got Creepy Crawlies?  Modern has the solution – GUARANTEED! Learn more about our… Read more »
Do you consume food or drink? Maybe you already have since the start of your day? The most obvious answer to these questions is probably “yes.” We eat and drink throughout the course of our day.  But how do we know that what we consume as fuel for our bodies is safe? Is that soda… Read more »
You’re an entrepreneur.  You’ve had a dream of opening a restaurant ever since you received your first Easy Bake Oven. You have put in 80 hour work weeks, on your feet the whole time, running around making sure every detail is perfect, and your customers get an incredible dining experience. Your hard work and dedication… Read more »
Throughout January, February and March, business is painfully slow for Needham, Massachusetts, restaurants. The only significant boost comes on Valentine’s Day. To help bolster interest, cities like nearby Boston participate in Restaurant Week, which Boston now calls Dine-Out Week. Master chefs, samples of local fare and special deals abound during the celebration. In 2016, Dine-Out… Read more »
In the great wide world of pests, birds are a special category because of special regulations concerning them. Birds can be a concern in residences when they gain entry into homes through eaves or other openings. Sometimes they can even be a pest while remaining outside the home. One customer was plagued by a woodpecker… Read more »
Although they are beautiful, birds can cause noise disturbance, damage your property, and present a serious health risk by spreading harmful bacteria and viruses to humans and other animals. Physical bird damage affects buildings, vehicles, machinery, ventilation systems, roofs and gardens. Accumulated bird droppings and nesting materials can block drainage systems, attract insects, cause electrical… Read more »