Posts in the category: Pest Prevention Tips

Rodent Proof Now To Prevent Future Infestations

DATE POSTED: August 24, 2012

Often times we associate infestations of rodents as a winter issue because mice and rats are trying to escape from the cold in Rhode Island and Massachusetts as well as elsewhere in New England. And while this is completely true, it does not mean that rodents are not an issue during the summer months as well. As long as there are resources: food, water, and shelter, rodents will have no problem…

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Do You Know How To Identify Carpenter Ants?

DATE POSTED: August 10, 2012

Like many homeowners in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New England, when there are ants in the home you may have a hard time identifying the species. Unfortunately if carpenter ants are not accurately detected, your home could be at risk. While most ants are harmless and merely nuisance pests, carpenter ants prove to be more than just a nuisance. In fact they are known for carving galleries into…

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Deer Tick Numbers Dramatically Higher In RI

DATE POSTED: July 27, 2012

The weather in New England this summer has been a perfect storm for ticks to thrive. Deer ticks require humidity to stay alive and this summer has proved to be hot and humid. In a typical summer weather pattern, there are enough dry days to kill off a lot of the ticks but this year that is simply not the case. A URI entomologist warns us that “deer tick numbers in Rhode Island are up 80 percent…

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Prevent Ticks From Spreading Lyme Disease

DATE POSTED: May 11, 2012

You’ve probably heard by now that this year is expected to be a bad one for ticks. Due to the mild winter and the early start to spring across much of New England many pests are out early and they are not showing signs of letting up anytime soon.

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