Tick Uptick

Tick Uptick

We humans, and our beloved pets, are excited to spend more time outdoors to mark the end of winter, but that means blood-sucking pests, like ticks, have more hosts to latch onto for feeding. In the Northeast, these pests can transmit harmful illnesses like Lyme...
Bed Bugs: Not the Best Souvenirs

Bed Bugs: Not the Best Souvenirs

When planning what you want to bring with you on your summer vacation this year, don’t forget what you don’t want to bring back: bed bugs. The common bed bug had almost disappeared in the United States, but has made a strong comeback over the past decade. To help...
April Showers Bring…Ants!

April Showers Bring…Ants!

Get rid of this most common home invader The days and nights are beginning to warm, and with the help of April showers, the outdoors in New England are coming back to life. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in one of the most prevalent pests – ants. Often...