In the great wide world of pests, birds are a special category because of special regulations concerning them. Birds can be a concern in residences when they gain entry into homes through eaves or other openings. Sometimes they can even be a pest while remaining outside the home. One customer was plagued by a woodpecker… Read more »
By: Matthew Campbell If you’ve heard chewing, scratching, rolling, or scampering from the attic then you know just how disconcerting it is. What’s up there? Is there more than one? How much damage are they causing? Raccoons are nocturnal, so you will probably hear them hiss, wrestle, scamper, and scratch at night. Early in the spring, pregnant females… Read more »
The walls of our homes are meant to keep us safe inside, and keep the riff-raff outside. But sometimes nuisances like local wildlife have a way of sneaking past the barriers and turning our homes into their home. As experts in wildlife control in North Conway, New Hampshire and other areas of New England, Modern… Read more »
Although they are beautiful, birds can cause noise disturbance, damage your property, and present a serious health risk by spreading harmful bacteria and viruses to humans and other animals. Physical bird damage affects buildings, vehicles, machinery, ventilation systems, roofs and gardens. Accumulated bird droppings and nesting materials can block drainage systems, attract insects, cause electrical… Read more »
By: Matthew Campbell Yep, it’s cold out there. Snow’s on the ground. Icicles hang from eaves. It’s officially winter. Around this time of year, a lot of people inquire about the usefulness of pest control. All the pests are dead, aren’t they? Well, not exactly. If they all died then we wouldn’t have an issue… Read more »
Bats are the only mammals that are naturally capable of flying for any length of time. When they fly into our New England homes they are considered pests, but in nature, they are effective at regulating populations of insects that cause us so much trouble. Throughout the world, bats are known for being very beneficial mammals; they help with pollinating flowers and dispersing fruit seeds. In the U.S., we have between 45 and 48 species of bats, with the 3 most common species being the little brown bat, the big brown bat and the Mexican free-tailed bat. In Modern’s New England service area, we mostly see the little brown bat and the big brown bat.
You may best know squirrels for their tendency to dash across the road in front of your oncoming car but did you know that squirrels are also a major pest problem in some homes in New England? Unfortunate but true; these bushy tailed critters are actually quite troublesome which is why the New England pest control pros at Modern Pest Services want to caution homeowners about the likelihood of increased squirrel activity now that spring is just around the corner.
Perhaps your New Year’s resolution is to organize your home including the slightly intimidating attic. This particular storage area catches all those odds and ends that don’t necessarily have a place in other rooms and though not often visited, the attic deserves your attention especially as this is where pests often make their home, uninvited of course.
Who doesn’t want to be inside a nice warm home with the holidays and winter season arriving? Squirrels are no exception, these pests are finding sneaky ways to get into New England homes so they can have a warm nest and plenty of food to survive the cold winter. Red squirrels, grey squirrels, and flying squirrels are all species that you may encounter on your property or even up in the attic of your home.
Raccoons are one of many wildlife pests that wreak havoc on personal property. Not only do they cause damage, they also carry diseases and create messes. If you are experiencing raccoon troubles, then a call to a pest control service that handles raccoon removal like Modern Pest Services might be in order. The Facts about Raccoons… Read more »