May 7, 2019
Most spider species are not known for their rapid movements. Most tarantulas, for instance, are relatively slow crawlers, despite the fact that tarantulas are one of the largest spider groups in terms of body size. Most spider species have not evolved to move quickly...
May 6, 2019
Anyone who has not experienced an infestation of camel crickets should consider themselves lucky, as these insects are among the creepiest-looking insect pests that are known to gravitate in large numbers into basements and cellars in the eastern United States. Camel...
May 1, 2019
Finding centipedes or millipedes within a home is never a pleasant experience, unless the person who found them happens to be a fan of creepy crawlies. With the exception of the dreaded house centipede, which every Massachusetts home-dweller has certainly found...
Apr 29, 2019
Along with eastern subterranean termites and carpenter ants, powderpost beetles bore into structural wood, weakening a home or building’s timber frame. While powderpost beetles are the most destructive beetles to structural lumber, there also exists numerous other...
Apr 25, 2019
Ants are ubiquitous in just about every outdoor area, and everyone knows that some species can inflict painful bites or stings, but not everyone knows that some can also inflict serious damage to a home or building’s structural wood. However, Massachusetts...
