Afraid of Spiders? This Survey Proves You Aren’t Alone
For many people, Fall is the best time of the year. There’s the crisp air, football, crunchy leaves, and of course, pumpkin spice everything. But, the cooler temperatures can lead to something that many people aren’t fond of — unwanted pests in the home. Most people do not enjoy when they find a spider lurking […]
Most Common Insect-Borne Diseases in the U.S. (Map)
With the heat and summertime in full swing, that means more time outside enjoying nature or being near the water. But, the downside is that this time of year brings the increased risk of mosquitoes and ticks. Outside of the aggravation of itchy bites or having to pull off a parasite, there are a number […]
What Are The Most Common Insects in Boston?
It seems that warmer weather is finally here to stay. The days keep getting longer as the first official day of summer is right around the corner. Summer can often be a busy time for pest control folks as the warm weather brings more bugs. We were interested in taking a look at some of […]
Termites: Friend or Foe?
By: Randy Pope Mankind needs termites. Mankind hates termites. Whether these little creatures are our “friend” or “foe” will depend on whether these guys are eating on your home or helping clear out underbrush in your natural wooded areas. In everything there is always a line between beneficial and destructive. This holds true with termites. […]
German Cockroaches – Control Solutions for Homeowners
By: Phil Larsen Everybody hates roaches. In the pest control industry, they rank as one of the most common household bugs. While we don’t like any roach in our homes, there is one particular species that we really don’t want around – the German cockroach. German Cockroach Identification Blattella germanica (Linnaeus) Description: Light brown and […]
Guest Post: 5 Tips to Pest Proof your Home this Fall by Robin Mountjoy of Connor’s Pest
Image Courtesy of Marcus Balcher Intro by Adam We are pleased to bring you an exclusive post by our friend Robin Mountjoy, General Manager and President of Connor’s Termite and Pest Control. Robin is not only an experienced executive, but a wonderful woman. In fact, we made sure we spotlighted Robin in our recent page […]
Alternative Methods for Mouse Control
The Bug Doctor: Adam Villareal, owner and president of Insight Pest Solutions, entomology nerd, and family man. To help demystify the world of bugs, the Bug Doctor answers your questions during our weekly “Ask the Bug Dr.” blog feature. You can submit your bug and pest control inquiries for him on our Facebook page, by […]
How to Keep Flies Away – 8 Easy Ways to Repel Flies
The Bug Doctor: Adam Villareal, owner and president of Insight Pest Solutions, entomology nerd, and family man. To help demystify the world of bugs, the Bug Doctor answers your questions during our weekly “Ask the Bug Dr.” blog feature. You can submit your bug and pest control inquiries for him on our Facebook page, by […]