As spring awakens in New England, the warming temperatures and blooming landscapes herald the return of swarming insects. From termites to mosquitoes, these creatures play vital ecological roles but can pose significant challenges when they invade homes, gardens, or outdoor spaces. This blog post explores the behaviors, infestation risks, and management strategies for key swarming
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Ant infestations in homes are a common issue, with species like carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) and odorous house ants (Tapinoma sessile) frequently exploiting specific environmental conditions to thrive. Moisture and moisture-damaged structures play a pivotal role in attracting these pests, creating ideal nesting and foraging opportunities. This article explores the relationship between ants, moisture, and
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Early Spring Occasional Invaders As the snow melts and temperatures begin to rise across New England in early spring, March, April, and the beginning of May, homeowners may notice an uptick in uninvited guests. These aren’t friends stopping by for a warm cup of coffee; they’re *occasional invaders*, a group of pests that primarily live
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Inspect and Replace Water-Damaged Wood Check your home’s structure (e.g., siding, decks, window frames) for water damage, as rotting or damp wood attracts pests like termites and carpenter ants. Replace any compromised wood to eliminate potential nesting sites. Protect wood by applying a fresh coat of paint or stain. This will come in handy to
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Occasional Invaders It’s a great big world of critters all around us! The more one looks around, the more insects one will see. Some insects observed are small pollinators, some are garden insects who control pests which may be harmful to your plants, and some are true pests to your home and family. All have
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Humans are not the only species who are vulnerable to illness. In fact, humans are not alone in acknowledging the presence of infectious pathogens in our individual members. Furthermore, humans are not the only species with plans on how to deal with pathogens before they break out into epidemics or pandemics. Other species, including those
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Tap, scratch, crinkle, and crunch… There’s little more annoying in life than a persistent, unreachable noise coming from inside your walls or ceiling. It may be at night or during the day, but the question remains: What is it!? And once the agent of the noise has been determined, how to make it stop? Let’s
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The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the buzz of the cicadas, and the peep of the chorus frog… These are the sounds of summer in New England. Cicadas occupy a sub-group of Hemiptera called Homoptera. Hemiptera are the “true bug” group and consists of leafhoppers, aphids, cicadas, bed bugs, and shield
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In Massachusetts and New Hampshire, spiders are everywhere! In fact, worldwide they are everywhere! Worldwide, over 40,000 species of spiders have been identified and named, and likely more than three times that number are still yet to be named. In North America, around 3,700 species occur, but only a small portion of these actually are found
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