by accounts@marketmentors.com | Nov 17, 2022 | Braman Blog
Ready for some mouse math? Mice reach sexual maturity and begin reproducing at only two months old. The average litter includes eight pups, and each mouse can have up to 10 litters in a year. That means an average mouse can produce 80 pups a year. And each pup starts...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Nov 3, 2022 | Braman Blog
With autumn in full swing and the holiday season not far behind, many of us are gathering in our kitchens to prepare sweet, seasonal foods. As you dig out the flour, spices, nuts and other dried goods for the first time in nearly a year, don’t forget to check for...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Sep 26, 2022 | Braman Blog
The cooling temps in the fall season leave many pests seeking cozier accommodations, often in homes and businesses. Mice, rats, bats, birds, squirrels and raccoons are all looking for places to stay warm during the colder months, as are overwintering insects like...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Aug 9, 2022 | Braman Blog
It’s not surprising if you associate the shrill sound of cicadas with summer. That’s because the hotter it gets, the louder the males croon their love songs. In fact, their mating calls can reach up to 90 decibels, which is equal to the sound of a gas-powered lawn...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Jul 11, 2022 | Braman Blog
While homeowners across New England enjoy the summer weather, they also must contend with increased pest activity. Annoying when picnicking and camping, ants, the most common home invader, also pose health and property risks as they destroy wood and contaminate food...
by accounts@marketmentors.com | Jun 8, 2022 | Braman Blog
Summer vacation season is just around the corner and while most travelers are thinking about fun in the sun, one lurking pest may be lying in wait: bed bugs. June 5–11 is designated as Bed Bug Awareness Week because infestations tend to spike in late spring and summer...