Our pest control blog keeps you up to date with the latest news and industry trends. Through our extensive knowledge of pests, this Braman blog will ensure you have the tools to prevent and remove pests.
Natasha Wright, Technical Director
Natasha, our pest management blog expert, is a board-certified entomologist and a member of the Entomological Society of America. She earned her bachelor’s degree in entomology at the University of Florida in 2009 and received her master’s degree in entomology at the University of Arkansas in 2013.
Prevent Pests From Ruining Outdoor Summer Fun
Some of the best summer memories are made while spending time with family and friends at backyard barbecues and celebrations. However, an invasion of pesky pests such as mosquitoes, ants, flies and stinging insects can quickly put a damper on outdoor activities.
Be Wary of Summer’s Stinging Insects
Summer is here. We want to help protect you from harmful stinging insects like wasps, yellowjackets and hornets that could be buzzing and nesting nearby.
Mosquito Season is Here: Protection Starts in Your Own Backyard
Mosquitoes spread disease, a fact that was driven home for us during the outbreak of the Zika virus in 2016, when over 5,000 symptomatic cases were reported in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The Carpenter Ants Go Marching: How Homeowners Can Fight Back
Often considered the number one nuisance pest, ants are annoying at best and, with more than 700 types of ant species in the United States, can pose serious health risks and cause significant damage at their worst.
Northeast Tick Population is Booming
The weather is getting warmer and that pushes people to spend more time outside, so there needs to be an immediate commitment to protection against tick bites, which are quite dangerous thanks to the diseases they can pass along.
Spring Allergies and Asthma Attacks Triggered by More Than Just Pollen
While beautiful, the bloom of the new spring season can be an unpleasant experience for those suffering from allergies and asthma. That’s why May is recognized as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
9 Tips for Pest Prevention During Spring Cleanup
This April, we are celebrating National Pest Management Month by offering tips for pest prevention during spring cleanup.
How to Identify and Eradicate Termite Infestations
The average colony of termites can eat about half of a 2×4 piece of wood in about six months and some species can eat even faster. Because they also create tunnels through wood, they can quickly undermine the structure of a building.
How to Identify and Eradicate Termite Infestations
The average colony of termites can eat about half of a 2×4 piece of wood in about six months and some species can eat even faster. Because they also create tunnels through wood, they can quickly undermine the structure of a building.
The Pests We Love to Hate
Love is in the air during the month of February as you celebrate your relationship with heart-shaped balloons, candies and flowers. Even during the ‘season of romance’ it’s fair to say that we’ll never have that type of relationship with the pests that enter our home.
Rats! Cold Weather Drives Rodents Inside Vehicles
When it comes to car problems, the list of potential root causes is endless. However, motorists might be surprised to learn that a rodent infestation could be what’s plaguing their vehicle.
Unwanted Holiday Guests: Check for Pests When Decking the Halls
If you are like many people, it just isn’t the holiday season until your home has been adorned with twinkling lights, wreaths, trees and family-favorite items of décor.
Keep Pantry Pests Out of Holiday Cooking
The holiday season is nigh, which means families will be spending a lot of time cooking and baking in the kitchen. When digging through your cabinets and storage for baking necessities, like cookie cutters and containers of flour, make sure to leave unwanted “pantry pests” out of the mix.
Rodents Don’t Make Great Roommates
Toy rats, mice, bats and spiders might be great as Halloween décor, but real infestations make for haunted houses that can become your worst nightmare.
Fleas are More Than an Itchy Annoyance
Although flea season begins in early May, it reaches its peak in late summer and early fall. Long walks and hikes with your pet increases their risk of attracting fleas. But there are steps you can take to protect your pets––and your family.
Keep Information About Mosquito-Borne Diseases Top of Mind This Summer
Gone are the days when mosquitoes were associated only with the irksomely itchy welts that accompanied their bite. Today, we know there are far worse associations to make with these blood-sucking pests, such as the health threats they pose to us humans in our daily lives—even in our own backyards.
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 disease, Powassan disease and others.
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.
April Showers Bring…Ants!
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.
Be Sure Your Spring Cleaning Includes Pest-Proofing
The arrival of spring not only provides a fresh start for you, but for a range of undesirable springtime pests such as ants, termites, mice and fruit flies.