YOUR PRODUCE CAN BE THE SOURCE OF FRUIT FLIES!

By Chris Williams on June 12, 2017

We’ve had occasional problems in the past with fruit flies in our house. This year, so far so good until a couple of days ago when we suddenly seemed to be overrun with fruit flies everywhere. My wife has been canning some fruits and the flies keep getting into the jars – it’s a mess.…

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ARE ORGANIC PESTICIDES A SAFER CHOICE?

By Chris Williams on June 9, 2017

If you have to use a pesticide around your home or garden, it’s always better to choose an “organic pesticide,” right? Maybe yes, maybe no. Organic pesticides are those that are derived from plants or earth minerals. Because they are seen as “natural, “ rather than chemically synthesized in a lab, the assumption is that…

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WOODPECKERS ARE SEARCHING FOR BEE LARVAE

By Chris Williams on June 7, 2017

I need someone that can get rid of a pest woodpecker. We have this one rogue woodpecker that seems to be going nuts pecking at the railings around our backyard deck. He has left several big, ugly holes in the top of the railing. Can you help? Y. L., Sharon, MA There is a valid…

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DON’T LET BED BUG WORRIES CANCEL YOUR VACATION

By Chris Williams on June 5, 2017

Bed Bug Awareness Week (June 4 -10) is here once again. It happens every year during the first full week of June to remind all those getting ready for vacation travel to be careful out there. When it comes to bed bugs, you should arm yourself with knowledge before your trip but don’t let a…

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IS IT BETTER TO USE TRAPS OR BAIT TO KILL MICE?

By Chris Williams on June 2, 2017

We have mice in our house. My wife wants to buy a bunch of traps and set them all over the place. I’d rather just get some poison bait and be done with it. You guys are the pros, what do you use or recommend? B.B., Hollis, NH There’s no one answer to this question.…

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