Braman News

With freezing temperatures, ice, and a few more inches of snow, pest experts are warning homeowners that wildlife is seeking shelter.

Most of western Massachusetts has dipped into the 20s, and that means the risk for mosquito-borne disease is near zero. That includes a dropping risk for West Nile Virus in addition to EEE.

Trick creatures of all shapes and sizes will be adorning homes this Halloween but their real counterparts might not be such a treat.

We still have some warmer days ahead, but the risk for EEE and West Nile Virus is quickly diminishing as we get deeper into the fall season.

Recently, you may have noticed some fairly big brown bugs trying to get into your home.

Cooler nights and days may attract rodents to your home, but there are steps to take to stop that from happening.

Bed bugs are never good news, and they are more widespread than most people think.

Aerial spraying has been completed in parts of Hampden and Hampshire counties.

This weekend is looking pretty warm, but overall as we inch closer to autumn, temperatures will start their downward trend.

The cooler temperatures as the seasons change from summer to fall allow many homeowners to get outside and start working on exterior projects that they were putting off during the dog days of summer.

The Easthampton Health Department is notifying residents on what to do if a bat is in your home and how serious exposure to bats can be.

It’s still mosquito season in Massachusetts, and bug spray is your first line of defense if you’re going outdoors.

No matter how diligent you are about cleaning up after yourself and taking care of your home, chances are you still manage to find some pests invading your space.

Chances are you’ve probably been seeing bees out in your garden. But there are other stinging insects to be on the lookout for.

If you’ve been outside recently anywhere in western Massachusetts, you’ve probably been swarmed by gnats.

You probably already know that termites like wood. And you probably know that a termite infestation can cost big bucks to remedy.

Warmer days and nights mean we’re spending more time outdoors. We’re not only trying to avoid mosquitoes but some of the more dangerous stinging insects like bees and wasps.

Termites cause damage that is typically not covered by homeowners’ insurance.

Spring is here and that means we’re starting to see more ants. It happens every year when winter ends…ants become much more active.

A rare, parasitic disease caused by a bug dubbed ‘the kissing bug’ is spreading across the country, with a case now reported in Massachusetts.