It’s never been this bad before

By Zachary Ciras on February 3, 2022

We have been hearing it all mouse season. “It’s never been this bad before,” or some variation of that. Folks who were used to managing one or two mice caught on traps in the fall are now inundated. Homeowners who never saw mouse activity in their house feel like they’re fighting a never ending battle.…

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What happens to mice in the snow and cold?

By Zachary Ciras on January 20, 2022

Cold and snowy New England winters affect us all differently. We humans will often spend more time inside, cuddled up with hot cocoa streaming TV, just waiting for the days to get longer and the temperatures to get warmer. As for mice, they do what they are so adept at doing: adapting! Mice are and…

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What happens to insects when it snows?

By Zachary Ciras on January 7, 2022

Migration to warmer climates Famously, the Monarch Butterfly migration is investigated by researchers and amateur lepidopterists alike. The migration from Canada and the Northern United States occurs in the fall by a single generation of adult butterflies. An adult butterfly lives for only about four to five weeks. In this time, the generation of migrating…

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When is the time to act on pest control?

By Zachary Ciras on December 28, 2021

No time like the present Some pest activity is compelling enough on its own to warrant immediate active. When a large rodent is chewing through your drywall or a yellow jacket void nest is starting to break through the ceiling, it doesn’t take much consideration to call for a pest control service. Other times, however,…

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Happy Holidays 2021

By Zachary Ciras on December 22, 2021

Thank you We would like to take a moment this holiday season to express our gratitude for everyone who participates in keeping Colonial Pest Control strong all year long. We have an amazing team on dedicated technicians who go above the call of duty so often to take care of a customer. Our Customer Service…

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