What Summer Activities Attract Pests: A Guide from Colonial Pest Control Summer means sunshine, barbecues, and outdoor fun, but did you know that many favorite summer activities can also attract unwanted pests? From feeding hummingbirds to hosting cookouts, everyday warm-weather habits can turn your yard or home into a pest paradise. Let’s explore some of
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Rodent infestations pose significant challenges for homeowners and businesses, threatening health, property, and peace of mind. Responsible pest control professionals, like those at Colonial Pest Control, tackle these issues with expertise and care, prioritizing safe and effective solutions. Rodenticides play a critical role in managing rodent populations, but their use requires precision and mindfulness to
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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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Zack Ciras speaks from Prospect Hill Park in Waltham, MA about a problem account in Dedham, MA where the mice have been digging in a tenant’s house plants, but are not consuming the rodenticide baits. What competing food sources could they be eating? Pokeweed may be one option they have. Setting the Scene Welcome. I’m
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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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In the last several years, reports of rats in suburban neighborhoods has certainly increased. That’s no surprise, as the overall rat population is decidedly on the rise. Global rat populations are increasing as well. Some experts have marked major increasing since around 2005, and despite dips in their population since then due to a variety
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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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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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