With Memorial Day just behind us, we have unofficially begun Summer. The official start of summer is a few weeks away, but the insect populations are coming out to play like it’s summertime and the living is easy! The recent hot weekends have really pushed the lifecycles into full drive, and folks all over New…
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It sounds like you are seeing a couple of different dermestid beetles. Dermestid beetles, also known as Skin Beetles, are a family of beetles who vary in their behavior, but are commonly considered to be scavengers. These beetles feed on dead vegetable and animal matter, often infesting hides of animals and beneficially removing the material.…
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March is the month of the official start of spring. In new England, that means we keep one eye open looking for the next storm of the century, as many have occurred in the first part of March, and one eye on the Crocus and Daffodils peaking through the soil, signaling the upcoming new life…
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We have been hearing it all mouse season. “It’s never been this bad before,” or some variation of that. Folks who were used to managing one or two mice caught on traps in the fall are now inundated. Homeowners who never saw mouse activity in their house feel like they’re fighting a never ending battle.…
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Cold and snowy New England winters affect us all differently. We humans will often spend more time inside, cuddled up with hot cocoa streaming TV, just waiting for the days to get longer and the temperatures to get warmer. As for mice, they do what they are so adept at doing: adapting! Mice are and…
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