A fly buzzing around your home is often a nuisance unparalleled by almost any other annoyance. While the kids may enjoying fluttering around the house with swatter in hand, the novelty usually tires before the flies do. And when the family is resting, but the stridulation from our two winged nemesis persists, one three-lettered word
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It sounds like you are seeing a couple of different dermestid beetles. Dermestid beetles, also known as Skin Beetles, are a family of beetles who vary in their behavior, but are commonly considered to be scavengers. These beetles feed on dead vegetable and animal matter, often infesting hides of animals and beneficially removing the material.
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March is the month of the official start of spring. In new England, that means we keep one eye open looking for the next storm of the century, as many have occurred in the first part of March, and one eye on the Crocus and Daffodils peaking through the soil, signaling the upcoming new life
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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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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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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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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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Seasonal Disturbances Every spring and fall, woodpeckers cause disturbances on homes throughout New England. Their loud drumming wakes up families and can irritate at any time of day, though mornings are most common. Drilling into your trim and siding is unsightly and lead to more serious problems. Many of us are concerned about woodpeckers signaling
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Winged and Swarming! Winged and flying insects swarming in or around your home is seldom a comforting experience! Our minds quickly turn to destructive pests such as carpenter ants or termites. Alternatively, too many of us sweep up insects and put it out of our thoughts without knowing what they were. How do we know
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