May

There are over 3,000 species of mosquitoes found worldwide, and 120 found in the United States. Mosquitoes are an annoyance because of their parasitic nature. They also can be a serious health hazard due to their ability to transmit blood borne parasites that cause disease. What people might not know is the role these bites play in the mosquito biological …

Where Are The Bugs

Well, it’s spring time in New England and the flowers are blooming. Wait, no they’re not! what’s up with this winter? Is it ever going to go away? The answer is: eventually it will and with going away come the bugs. The prediction for this year is all about moisture pests. With all the damage to wood structures and snow slowly melting there …

The Birds and The Bees?

It’s really a natural thing! Why are there so many babies born between September through January? We are part of the animal kingdom, and spring means it’s mating season. Who’s going to kick off the season? Just about everyone (I mean every … animal) … but the good old deer mouse is right up there at the front of the …

Believe it or not

Spring is right around the corner Who knows what the first insect pest of the season will be? I suppose the image gives it away … it’s the carpenter ant. I say “insect pest” because you will see in our next blog what the first “animal” pest is. What to do about carpenter ants? Truly, if you are facing an …

December

The brown recluse spider is one of two dangerously poisonous spiders found in the United States. Although brown-recluses are non-aggressive, disturbing them can cause them to bite and release very potent venom. Fatalities are rare, but are much more common among children, the sick, and the elderly. Throughout the years, the brown recluse has been known by a variety of …