Asian Ladybeetles Versus Ladybugs: What’s The Difference?

2023-01-11T10:16:30-05:00

In the winter, homeowners face their nemesis across Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts: the invading Asian ladybeetle. These insects find shelter in warmer environments, such as your home, when temperatures drop. In the middle of winter, you might find several of them crawling near your windows, doors, and on your ceiling. However, many blame this invasion on a beneficial and harmless lookalike, the ladybug. Ladybeetles are a nuisance in many [...]

Asian Ladybeetles Versus Ladybugs: What’s The Difference?2023-01-11T10:16:30-05:00

Are Murder Hornets Coming To New England?

2022-09-13T14:02:04-04:00

This summer, there’s been an increase of reports from people encountering a large wasp species. Some reporters have described them as the “biggest wasps they’ve ever seen” and others have misidentified them as “murder hornets”. While murder hornets are a fearsome sight (in fact, they’re the biggest hornet species to exist), the actual species that is popping up in Massachusetts and Rhode Island news is much less frightening. Despite its [...]

Are Murder Hornets Coming To New England?2022-09-13T14:02:04-04:00

Harmful And Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Just Discovered In Massachusetts

2021-10-26T11:54:43-04:00

Look out, Massachusetts residents, because a rare insect species has been discovered in the area! In late September, state agriculture officials found the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest native to China, in Worcester County. Why is this important for residents to know? Well, these insects are suspected to have made their way across the ocean through equipment shipments to Pennsylvania. Since 2014, they have been ravaging through nine states with [...]

Harmful And Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Just Discovered In Massachusetts2021-10-26T11:54:43-04:00

Autumn Invasion? Beware of These Crawling Critters That Are Attacking This Fall

2021-09-29T10:27:29-04:00

Fall may be the season where we welcome all things spooky, but nothing is creepier than seeing bugs that should stay outside make their way into your home. Once October rolls around in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, insects scramble to find a winter getaway in cozy, unprotected houses. Without some hardy pest control, these creepy crawlers are sure to pop up in your ceiling corners and cabinets. Take a look [...]

Autumn Invasion? Beware of These Crawling Critters That Are Attacking This Fall2021-09-29T10:27:29-04:00

What’s that smell? A stink bug, of course!

2021-04-18T23:22:04-04:00

Have you seen this little critter around your home? It is called the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. It holds true to its name because boy does it smell when you squish it! Now that we are seeing cooler temperatures, they are looking to come inside. Let's take a look at these stink bugs in a little more detail. Why do they smell? Their odor is a defense mechanism so that [...]

What’s that smell? A stink bug, of course!2021-04-18T23:22:04-04:00

Household Tips to Handle Pest Infestation

2021-04-16T10:53:51-04:00

In order to protect your lawn and garden from pests, try some of these household remedies to deal with your yard infestation. Massachusetts is home to numerous species of pests that can be detrimental to the health of your lawn and garden. Natural and organic solutions are the safest way to get rid of pests in your yard. You want to be sure that the solution you select is nontoxic [...]

Household Tips to Handle Pest Infestation2021-04-16T10:53:51-04:00
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