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Pests We Love (Or at Least Appreciate)
We often talk about pests we want to avoid, but with Valentine’s Day around the corner, Natasha was on Mass Appeal talking about pests we love—or at least that we should avoid squishing.
Mosquitoes and Ticks Can Reemerge during Winter Warmups
What happens to mosquitoes and ticks here in the winter? Can they emerge to bite again when temps rise mid-season? Natasha was on Mass Appeal answering these questions and providing advice to protect yourself and your pets.
Protect Your Woolens and Other Natural Fibers from Clothes Moths
Natasha was on Mass Appeal talking about what fibers are most at risk—including wool, silk and cashmere— and how to spot an infestation.
Protect Your Home Against Creepy-Crawly Fall Invaders
As the weather cools, a variety of critters start seeking warmer homes. Natasha was on Mass Appeal talking about how to keep these pests out of your home.
PCT: Why Webbing Clothes Moths Make PMPs Cringe
Natasha Wright, our board-certified entomologist, penned this article for Pest Control Technology.
Squashing Pest Treatment Myths
The internet is known as a source for all kinds of advice that is questionable at best, and harmful at worst. The same is true when it comes to tips for DIY pest control and treatment.
Protect Yourself from Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
The incidence of mosquito-borne illnesses this year is the highest since 2019. If this trend continues, we could see a record-breaking number of cases, and mosquito season isn’t over yet.
Higher Incidence of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses this Year
Our entomologist, Natasha Wright, was on WWLP 22-News talking about the number of Triple E and West Nile cases across our region.
EEE and West Nile Disease Concerns in Western Massachusetts
Natasha Wright, our board-certified entomologist, was on WWLP 22-News with advice to reduce your risks.
West Nile Risk Elevated in Some Massachusetts Communities
Our board-certified entomologist, Natasha Wright, was interviewed by WWLP 22-News for her insights and advice.
Summer’s Biting Bugs: Mosquitoes and Horseflies
Natasha was on Mass Appeal offering tips to prevent bites from bloodthirsty mosquitoes and horseflies.
Warm, wet weather brings increase in mosquito population
Regular rainfall and hot, humid temperatures across New England have created the perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes.
Beware Summer Stingers: Wasps, Yellowjackets and Hornets
Natasha was on Mass Appeal talking about these summer stingers and the dangers they present.
House Centipedes and Joro Spiders: Natasha on Mass Appeal
Check out this Mass Appeal segment the host, Patrick Berry, called “The Stuff of Nightmares.”
Bug Spray with DEET Key to Preventing Mosquito and Tick Bites
Natasha was on WWLP 22-News with information to help you protect yourself from bug bites this summer.
How to Reduce the Mosquito Population on Your Property
Natasha was on WWLP-22 News explaining how eliminating even tiny pockets of water on tarps, in buckets and puddles, will force mosquitoes to breed elsewhere.
Big Year for Periodical Cicadas
The winged insects are appearing across the Midwest and Southeast this month in a double emergence of two different broods of periodical cicadas.
Rare, Tick-Borne Powassan Virus Found In Massachusetts
This potentially deadly illness is rarer than others caused by tick bites, but as Natasha Wright explains on WWLP-News, it’s transmitted much faster.
Natasha Wright Featured for Her ‘Pest-A-Day’ Doodle Challenge
Throughout the month of February, Natasha drew one pest per workday and posted them to her LinkedIn account. Her efforts were recently featured in this PCTOnline article.
Big Year for Periodical Cicadas in Parts of the U.S.
Watch Natasha was on WWLP News talking about periodical cicadas, as well as the typical annual “dog day” cicadas we will see in normal numbers New England.