We know insects and other pests aren’t at the top of your to-do list as we approach Thanksgiving and the holidays. You’re thinking about shopping and the menu, where you’re going to put overnight guests, and finally rewarding yourself with a roaring fire. But keep this in the back of your mind: anytime you introduce
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It seems there have been a number of reports in the news lately of houses exploding, apparently as a result of natural gas leaking into the residence. One of the things we cover in training sessions for our technicians is what to do if they notice the smell of natural gas or propane while working
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In our Northeast region, it’s the time of year when raccoons are active, and even more active than usual because young raccoons are out on their own, leaving the den with mom, learning how to scavenge for food. When we get raccoon calls, it’s usually for one of two reasons: raccoons are denning, or attempting
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Each year we like to post a blog during National Poison Prevention Week reminding folks of simple steps that they can take around their homes to keep everyone safe. Unfortunately, this year we missed the week (March 18-24) by a bit, but it’s never too late to help prevent accidental poisonings. On their Poison Help
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Your intruder doesn’t match a rat either if your description is accurate. Rats have a long, naked tail and their ears and eyes are prominent. It could be that your dog tangled with a shrew. Although shrews are rodent-like, they are not rodents but belong to the order Insectivora. Moles are also in this group
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Yes, it seems like it’s already been an extra cold, extra snowy winter, and we’re just getting started. With this kind of weather, we always hear hopeful comments from customers something like, “Won’t this mean a lot fewer mosquitoes (…or ticks, or yellowjackets, etc.) next year because the cold will have killed them?” You would
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Are we behind the times here in the U.S.? In European countries, residents are supposedly embracing the idea of including insects as part of their diet. You can even purchase your bug entrée from your local supermarket. In November, Finland joined Britain, the Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, and Belgium in allowing insects to be marketed as
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When you discover that you have a pest problem in or around your home, the first question is whether you can handle it yourself or whether you need professional help. Here are a few things to consider: DIY? DEPENDS ON THE PEST – Some household pests and their control are familiar to almost everyone. Cockroaches
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Are silverfish really silver-colored? I’m seeing these insects occasionally that I think are silverfish but they’re more brown-gray than silver. Are these something else? I need them gone. L. F., New Castle, NH You need a professional identification and inspection to answer that question. There are two different possibilities. The most likely explanation is that
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