How to Prevent Apartment Pest Problems in Advance

By Chris Williams on November 16, 2016

I’m getting ready to move into my first apartment and I’m a little worried about getting bugs, especially from the neighbors. What kind of pests can I expect and what can I do about them? W. P., Peabody, MA Anytime you live as close to your neighbors as you do in an apartment, you can…

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How Animals Find Their Way into Your Attic

By Chris Williams on November 11, 2016

Roofs and their respective soffits, fascia boards, vents, and chimneys are the number one way that squirrels, bats, raccoons, opossums, and nuisance birds get into structures. Animals are motivated at this time of year by the warmth and winter protection offered by an attic. At other times of the year, attics serve as ideal nesting…

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News Flash! Dryer Sheets Do Not Repel Bed Bugs

By Chris Williams on November 9, 2016

I read on the Internet that clothes dryer sheets like Bounce can be used to repel bed bugs if you just rub them on your clothes. I bought some to use under my mattress cover. Do you think the dryer sheets would work on my bed as well? L.L., Dedham, MA Let me start by…

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Black and Red Bugs Have Invaded My Home!

By Chris Williams on November 4, 2016

What are these strange bugs that suddenly showed up in my home? They’re mostly black with red-orange lines on their backs, about ½ inch long. There aren’t many bugs still active outside at this time of year so where did they come from? Y. M. Merrimack, NH Boxelder Bugs are Fall-invading Insects Hard to answer…

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How Can You Get Rid of Nuisance Pigeons?

By Chris Williams on November 2, 2016

I have a problem with pigeons sitting on the ledge outside my apartment window. They really make a mess, I’m always cleaning the window. I try to scare them off but they’re right back. Is there anything I can do to keep them off of the ledge? E. G., Boston, MA Pigeons are one of…

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