A small hamlet with about 15,000 people, Medway has a rural feel, but it sits close to an urban center, giving residents the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, however, this community also has its fair share of pests. If you live in Medway and are dealing with an infestation, Colonial Pest Control, Inc. has the experience and resources to help you out.

History of Medway, MA

Settled in 1657 and incorporated in 1713, Medway, like many parts of the Boston area, is older than the country itself. Originally a farming village with only a couple hundred residents, Medway eventually evolved into an industrial center with paper mills, cotton mills, straw factories, and many other cottage industries relying on power created by the Charles River.

Originally, Medway and East Medway were the same town, but as the areas were separated by the undevelopable Great Black Swamp, they eventually became their own towns. Now, many small families and professionals call this area home. They enjoy beautiful views of the river, a welcoming community, and relatively affordable homes.

Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests in Medway

Medway residents and commercial property owners have to deal with a variety of different pests. Inside buildings, common pests include termites, carpenter ants and bees, house mice, and black rats. Outside pests can include brown rats, voles, field mice, chipmunks, skunks, and even birds such as pigeons and sparrows.

Signs of Infestations

In some cases, you may see a pest and realize you have a problem. But in many cases, the first sign of an infestation is droppings from the pest or damage to your property. In particular, you may see holes made by rodents or insects and notice sawdust around the hole. Other signs can include tunnels through gardens, hallowed out timber in your home, sounds of scampering in the walls, dead insects on window sills, and of course, pest droppings.

Pest Control in Medway, MA

If you have pests, you need to act quickly. Depending on which creatures are infesting your area, you may face structural damage, destruction to trees or plants on your property, diseases, or other issues. To eliminate pests effectively, a multi-pronged approach is essential. Ideally, you need to exterminate the pests, close their entryways, and take steps to prevent future infestations.

Some home and business owners opt for preventative pest control, while others wait til they are dealing with an infestation. To protect your home or commercial property, you should be as proactive as possible. If you are selling your home, you may need to have a termite inspection to satisfy the terms of certain mortgage loans.

To learn more, contact us today. At Colonial Pest Control, Inc., we have over 30 years of experience controlling pests in Medway and multiple other parts of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and we can customize a solution for you.