INSECT GROWTH REGULATORS MEAN LONGER FLEA CONTROL

By Chris Williams on July 3, 2017

I read on your website that you use a growth regulator for flea control. What is that all about? I don’t want them to grow, I want them gone! Bring on the pesticide! L. W., Beverly, MA We hear you. An insect growth regulator (IGR) is not an insecticide in the traditional sense but is…

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DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT A BED BUG LOOKS LIKE?

By Chris Williams on June 30, 2017

If you faced a lineup of insects, could you pick out the bed bug? How about if you faced a lineup of 5 wingless arthropods, all about 1/8 inch  long, could you then pick out the bed bug? When business and leisure travelers were challenged with several enlarged silhouettes of various pests (ant, termite, head…

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INDOOR TICKS COULD BE HARBORING LYME DISEASE!

By Chris Williams on June 28, 2017

You can get Lyme disease without ever leaving your house. Does that statement surprise you, knowing that Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick? “Okay,” you say, “I get it. A tick can be accidentally carried inside on someone’s clothing or on a pet and can then bit an occupant…

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CUSTOMER QUESTIONS ABOUT SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES

By Chris Williams on June 26, 2017

Would I know if I have termites? — You might, but chances are you could be clueless until a termite inspection or a renovation project uncovers the termites and damage. Termites are usually munching away on wood in a void, crawlspace, or a hidden area of your home. From the outside, the infested wood may…

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AVOIDING CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH TICKS!

By Chris Williams on June 23, 2017

My kid has already had his first attached tick this year! I always forget exactly how you are supposed to remove a tick, whether you cover it with baby oil and wait for it to back out, or what. Could you please repeat that advice again? L. Y., Saugus, MA Absolutely! We’re always glad to…

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