I was doing some heavy housecleaning yesterday and kept finding these light brown, soft, round things in corners and on the underside of furniture. They’re about the size of a pea. Are these the eggs of some insect? P. V., Epsom, NH You’re almost right. I’m guessing that what you were finding were spider egg…
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Mosquitoes readily lay their eggs in rainwater that has collected in tree holes. In fact, tree holes or other natural cavities are a favorite breeding site for the Asian tiger mosquito, a potential vector of Zika virus. Tree holes are usually the result of decay that follows injury from breakage, pruning, lightning, trunk damage, limb…
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With all the concern lately about mosquito-transmitted diseases, there seems to be some heavy marketing on the part of plant nurseries and garden stores to sell “mosquito-repellent plants” for your home and yard. The claim is that you can simply put pots of these repellent plants anywhere that you don’t want mosquitoes and your family…
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If you have an ash tree or two on your property, you’re justifiably worried about the emerald ash borer. This ½-inch long wood-boring beetle from Asia is decimating all types of ash trees across the Eastern and Midwestern U.S. It was first found in the Detroit area in 2002 and was later discovered in Massachusetts…
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We have a mouse problem and I’ve been using the plastic snap traps trying to catch them but I’m having terrible luck. They always escape with the bait. What am I doing wrong? C. P., Windham, NH As the owner of a pest control company, I would be remiss if I didn’t first say that…
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Worcester, MA 01604
47 Thames Rd Ste 6&7
Hooksett, NH 03106