Fleas. You know – those very tiny blood feeding insects, usually about the size of a sesame seed? Fleas. Once they have set up residence in your house, they are tough to get rid of. And no wonder, fleas are hard and flat, making them tough to squish, they can survive months without feeding, and… Read more »
Most people are not very fond of wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets. Especially when encountered around or even on your home, at a picnic or a barbecue. And why not? These little critters can pack quite the punch, with their very painful stings. RELATED: How to Treat Bee & Wasp Stings However, here are some fascinating… Read more »
For any pet owner that has had to suffer through the bane of fleas, you already know they are a pest to take seriously. Not only are they annoying and potentially dangerous to your family and pet, they are very difficult to eradicate once they establish themselves in a home. Here are some freaky facts… Read more »
Remember when you were tucked in at night and told, “don’t let the bed bugs bite” and you thought it was just a cute saying as a child? Well, as we all know now, bed bugs are real and making a huge comeback. Here are 10 facts about bed bugs that might help you avoid… Read more »
While the public and media have recently been focused on the Zika virus and understandably the scary implications of the virus – there are other mosquito born illnesses, that are just as concerning to your health and far more likely to be transmitted to you by mosquitoes. While this information is not meant to scare… Read more »
Let’s face it… every day the news brings forth some new information about Zika Virus. Scientists and experts are still researching and learning more every day. Which means keeping up with the latest “need to know” information can seem overwhelming. Since it is part of our job at Modern Pest Services to know and understand… Read more »
Carpenter Ants are in fact a very important part of the ecosystem, helping to breakdown rotten and decaying wood in the natural environment – making Carpenter Ants one of the most common wood destroying insects in the northeast. However, they can cause serious property damage if left unchecked in your home. This damage is caused… Read more »
Like so many homeowners in the Northeast, you probably can’t wait for the spring to arrive and bring in warmer temperatures. However, once the winter fades away, the spring gives rise to pest insects and terrible home infestations. Mosquitoes wait around the corner, and stink bugs congregate on your windows and doors. With humid seasons… Read more »
Portsmouth, New Hampshire is no stranger to the frustratingly wide array of bugs that keep exterminators busy most of the year. Flying, crawling and stinging pests are often an unwelcome aspect of our lives, both in and outside the home. But the truth is, these many-legged creatures have offered the world much more than a… Read more »
Finding a few ants crawling around your home can be concerning, especially when you’re not sure whether they’re harmless summer pests or carpenter ants that could cause serious problems. Wood-boring insects cause thousands of dollars in damages to a home before the owner even suspects their presence. Knowing how to identify carpenter ants can help… Read more »