Posts with the tag: "shrewsbury pest control"

School Vacations In New England Can Spike Bed Bug Infestations

DATE POSTED: February 14, 2013

There are a lot of vacations coming up for kids in school - spring break for college students and a winter and spring vacation for most high schoolers and elementary students. And if you are like many New England families, your child’s vacation means it’s time to get away to a warmer place! But before you toss the flip flops in the bag and jump onto the plane, make sure that you are prepared…

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Don't Be Tricked By Fall Pests

DATE POSTED: October 4, 2012

The weather across New England is cooling, leaves are turning.  It won't be long before ghosts, goblins and other trick-or-treaters are knocking at your door.  Unfortunately, they aren't the only ones looking for treats.  Fall pests are headed indoors as well in search of food and a warm place to stay over the winter, and if you are not careful, you could be tricked into sharing your space with…

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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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