Colonial Pest Control’s COVID-19 Response

By Zachary Ciras on March 23, 2020

Update: The State of Massachusetts has just reaffirmed that Pest Control is an essential service and will be excluded from the Stay-At-Home order issued on 3/23/2020 Pest Control and Public Health Colonial Pest Control, Inc. has always been committed to serving in our role to protect the public health. Pest control (pestilence control) is an

7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TERMITES AND YOUR HOME

By Chris Williams on August 9, 2018

In the Northeast, our primary termite pest (the one that causes most of the damage to structures) is the eastern subterranean termite. Knowing a little bit about this termite and being able to recognize early signs of infestation can mean the difference between eliminating a problem early and having to pay for an extensive termite

“IS THERE A BETTER WAY TO KEEP PESTS OUT OF MY HOUSE?”

By Chris Williams on June 27, 2018

There might be a single product that would kill all of the pests you mention but the problem is timing and application site. A pesticide applied to control springtime-invading pests like millipedes may not remain very effective when you need it to kill pests that appear months later in the fall. It’s a fact that

Preventative Maintenance Program Keeps Pests Away Year Round

By Chris Williams on September 25, 2014

Every fall, we have the same problem with these brown bugs that appear out of nowhere and climb up our house to get inside. Every year we call an exterminator but it doesn’t really do much good. We’ve been told that they’re some kind of seed bugs, and since they come from the trees in

What is Colonial Pest’s preventative maintenance package?

By Chris Williams on August 27, 2014

Here at Colonial Pest, we know from experience that just because you’ve gotten rid of one type of pest, it doesn’t mean you won’t encounter another. Also, pests breed quickly and if one generation found their way into your home, you can bet the next generation will find their way too. That’s why we offer

The $10,000 Rat: A Case Study from Portsmouth, NH

By Chris Williams on March 10, 2014

Although extensive damage to plumbing is uncommon, this case is a good example of what to expect if rats are able to take up residence in your home.

Some Angie’s List Love for Colonial Pest

By Chris Williams on December 23, 2013

Colonial Pest Control Inc. just won Angie’s List Super Service Award!

Advice From the Pros — Outdoor Steps to Prevent Indoor Pests

By Chris Williams on June 21, 2013

Most of the pests that we find in our homes came in from outside. They wander in through a gap under a door, or fly in through an open window, or are carried in on firewood or plants. When we install plants around our home’s foundation and add a layer of mulch, we make a

Colonial Pest Control 2011 Termite Newsletter

By Chris Williams on February 14, 2011