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Stinging Insects May Be Worse This Fall

DATE POSTED: September 19, 2012

You may have noticed a recent cooling trend in the temperatures through much of New England. And while this may seem like the end of summer pests, that is just not the case. In fact, as the fall quickly approaches our doorsteps, the threat of stinging insects remains high. It is important for homeowners in Rhode Island and surrounding New England to take caution when it comes to hornets, wasps…

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The Dangers Of A Mosquito Bite

DATE POSTED: September 10, 2012

An all too common pest in the summer and fall months are mosquitoes. And as many New Englanders already know, these insects are capable of quickly overrunning a cookout or other outdoor gathering as the females swarm in and begin biting you, your family, and guests. But other than their itchy bites, mosquitoes can also spread diseases including West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern equine encephalitis…

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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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