October 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016

4 Tips To Avoid Chipmunk Damage In South Portland

DATE POSTED: October 31, 2016

Chipmunks are cute. But the damage they cause isn't. These critters become pests when they get into gardens, dig holes under man-made structures, and chew on exterior wood. When they get into a home, they chew on wires, chew up insulation, make holes in sheetrock, and leave their feces and urine everywhere they go. And, like other furry animals, chipmunks can introduce parasites into a home, such…

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Wildlife Causing Problems In Southern Maine

DATE POSTED: October 27, 2016

It's a sunny warm day and as you are sipping your morning coffee and looking out your window, you notice a couple of playful squirrels bounding from tree to tree across your property. Then all of a sudden you start to hear scurrying and scratching noises in the attic; no they couldn’t be, could they? Unfortunately, the answer is yes, squirrels and other wildlife can easily take up residence in…

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Stinky Visitors In Connecticut

DATE POSTED: October 26, 2016

If you see the unmistakable skunk walking around your yard you have more to worry about than the potential for a stinky visitor in your Connecticut home. Skunks are generally nocturnal animals, so if you see them out and about in the day time you may want to be even more cautious as it may be a sign the skunk is rabid.

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The Impact Cockroaches Can Have On Connecticut Restaurants

DATE POSTED: October 24, 2016

There are some things that go great together, like chocolate and peanut butter, or popcorn and butter. And, there are some things that definitely do not belong together, like ketchup on ice cream, a cup of vinegar in a bowl of cereal, or cockroaches with anything. Here are 5 ways cockroaches could impact your bottom line if you own or operate a restaurant in Connecticut.

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Bed Bugs In South Portland

DATE POSTED: October 19, 2016

Have you noticed them? They are here in South Portland, Maine, and in every other city across the country. You may have seen them in the seam of your bus seat. They may be hiding in the taxi cab you are trying to hail. They may have crawled onto your pant leg or shoe while you were riding in the plane, or they may have climbed into your purse or computer bag as you sat at the library reading that…

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Silverfish: Not Just A Springtime Problem

DATE POSTED: October 18, 2016

During the spring and summer months here in Rhode Island, pests like silverfish, mosquitoes, bees, and yellow jackets appear and continue to grow in number throughout the season. When fall arrives, many of these pests either die off or hibernate and will re-emerge and continue this cycle the following spring; but this is not the case with all pests. Silverfish, for example, can grow and thrive…

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