If you have a shed or other “outbuilding” on your property, you have probably come to realize that these structures often become public housing to all kinds of nature’s little critters. Especially, mice! And who can blame them? Most of the time these structures are quiet and undisturbed. They are also mostly warm and dry.… Read more »
Updated October 2017. It’s the dead of winter. Most days it is brutally cold outside, with the furnace or woodstove constantly burning to keep the thermostat somewhere in the warm range. Today, however, you are blessed with a day many New Englanders call a “January Thaw.” You know, one of those unseasonably warm winter days… Read more »
In New England, that clean white blanket of snow can be very picturesque, and even fun – if you enjoy getting out to play in it. However, it can also bring a whole host of concerns for homeowners, from snow removal, slippery paths, to damaging ice dams! According to the University of Minnesota Extension, ice dams… Read more »
Would you be upset if you got a new dream job, and they DIDN’T offer you any insurance benefits? Did you ever join a gym and get told you only need to workout once, and you’ll be fit the rest of your life? How about a flu shot that lasts forever? Got Creepy Crawlies? Modern has… Read more »
You most likely do not stay up at night contemplating what it is that pest control professionals do throughout their day. Unless you are currently dealing with or have already dealt with a pest issue in your home, you probably have not spent time thinking about pest control at all. For those who are considering… Read more »
Have you ever slid your foot into a pair of shoes you haven’t worn for a while, only to find that your toes weren’t alone in there? Have you ever reached into a drawer or cupboard for something, and felt four pairs of hairy legs scampering across your hand and up your arm? Have you… Read more »
How does being a certified entomologist help you in your profession at Modern Pest? I believe that being a certified entomologist gives me more credibility when working with clients. It’s another level beyond state required certification. What are some of the things you look for when identifying different types of insects? It varies greatly with… Read more »
Those of us who live in New England States like Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts all suffer the same burden every time the fall rolls around. The leaves of our heavily wooded landscape transition through a glorious spectrum of yellow, orange and red hues. Then all of those glorious leaves drift idyllically to the ground.… Read more »
T•A•P™ — or thermal acoustical pest control insulation — is an insulation and pest control solution rolled into one. T•A•P™ is eco-friendly, made primarily from ground-up recycled newspaper treated with a borate solution that controls common household pests such as ants, centipedes, and termites. It also contains a fire retardant for safety. As a loose… Read more »
May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month In an effort to raise awareness on a disease that is already affecting many humans and pets, May has been designated as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Although many are familiar with Lyme disease, not everyone is aware of the connection between Lyme disease and ticks. Deer ticks are known… Read more »