Dec 23, 2019
Luckily, the most dangerous spider species in the United States are largely absent from the northeast, but many spiders that are capable of delivering a painful sting are frequently found within homes in the region. Although the US is home to several recluse spider...
Dec 16, 2019
Culex pipiens, or the northern house mosquito (NHM), is the most common mosquito species in urban and suburban areas of Massachusetts. This species is also the most dangerous mosquito species to humans in the state due to its habit of frequently invading homes year...
Dec 16, 2019
Ants are the most frequently encountered insect pests within homes and buildings in the US, and pest control professionals generally agree that they are also among the most difficult pests to control and eradicate from infested structures. There are several reasons...
Dec 6, 2019
Many people know from experience that certain ants, beetles and moth larvae infest pantries where they feed on stored food products, but mites are one of the lesser known pantry pests despite their commonality within homes. The 3 most common mite pests of stored foods...
Dec 6, 2019
Boxelder bugs can be found throughout the United States, and naturally, they are often found in yards where boxelder trees are located. These insects are also abundant on maple and ash trees, and the eastern and midwestern US sees a greater abundance of boxelder bugs...
Dec 6, 2019
The group of insects known as “ladybugs,” “lady beetles,” or “ladybird beetles,” are comprised of several species that frequently find their way into homes during the fall, often in large numbers. Ladybugs are widely considered one of the more aesthetically pleasing...
