What’s the Fastest Way to Get Rid of Cockroaches?
“After my grandmother passed, we went down to clean out her home and prepare it for sale, which was her wishes,” Diane said. “Obviously you know that sometimes this can be a big, messy job, and I was prepared for that. What I was not prepared for – and frankly was shocked by – was…
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Invasion of the House Flies
Why are there so many flies in my house all of a sudden? ” “On Monday, there were no flies in this house. Zero. None.” Frank said. “Now it is Sunday afternoon and I can not even watch my football game because there are so many flies in this house. Dozens. Maybe even hundreds -…
Five Signs It’s Time to Get Your Little Pest Control Problem Under Control
With the New Year right around the corner, people are starting to think about what resolutions they’re going to make. Resolutions are promises you make to yourself that are about making your life happier and healthier. We’re going to suggest that 2023 is the year you achieve a pest-free home. Many times people don’t deal…
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What To Do When Your Teenager’s Room Actually Has Bugs
Sometimes teenagers are not great about keeping their bedrooms clean and tidy. When snack packaging, soda cans, candy wrappers, pizza boxes, and food scraps aren’t removed from the room in a timely fashion, pests are attracted. These pests can include ants, mice, and rats. As a parent, you don’t want ants, mice and rats in…
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Do You Know The 5 Signs of Bedbug Infestation?
Bedbugs. The word alone is enough to cause feelings of anxiety and disgust in many people. Dealing with a significant bedbug infestation can cause PTSD-like symptoms, lots of expense, and inconvenience. That’s why it’s important to call in professional exterminators, such as the Raynham pest control companies, at the very first sign of bedbugs. Bedbug…
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Unseasonably Warm Weather Causes Pests to Change Their Habits – What to Watch For
Autumn in Taunton is always beautiful – but it’s not always this beautiful. Record high temperatures, lots of sun shine, and generally mild conditions have made enjoying the outdoors easy. But the weather we enjoy is also enjoyed by ants, bees, mice, rats, and other pest animals. Here’s what you need to know: Mild Weather…
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Warmer Fall Weather Leads to More Pest Problems: Lady Beetles, Spiders, Stinkbugs & Ants
Are you having a problem with insects in your home? While many people think of roaches, ants, and centipedes as the most common pests, here in the Holbrook area, Lady Beetles, spiders, Stinkbugs and Ants are causing the most problems. What’s going on? The year, temperatures have been somewhat warmer than is typical, and those…
Asian Lady Beetles: Keeping These Pests Outdoors
At this time of year, Asian Lady Beetles are bothering people up and down the East Coast. Asian Lady Beetles look like cute Lady Bugs, but the resemblance is all they have in common. Asian Lady Beetles bite, stink, make a mess, and are determined to get into your home. Introduced into the United States…
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Allergy Problems Can Be a Sign of Insect Infestation
“I’ve always had allergy problems, but that’s been in the spring,” Glen said. The South Shore resident found himself plagued with a runny nose, painful eyes, and a never ending headache after moving into a new home. “This place is a bit of a fixer-upper, if I’m going to be honest with you. I thought…
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Three Signs of Mouse Damage You Shouldn’t Ignore
Autumn in the South Shore is beautiful – but it’s also the time you’re most likely to have an issue with mice coming into your home. Dropping temperatures and diminishing food supplies outdoors lead to wild mice seeking safer, more comfortable shelter inside. Once inside, mice breed very quickly. One female mouse can have more…
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What To Do If You’re Worried Your House Has Termites
“I was saying to my Mother that I didn’t know what was going on with our floor tiles. They keep coming up out of place and it kind of seems like the floor is buckling a little bit.” Jenna shook her head and sighed. “That’s when she said, “My girl, you’ve got termites.” My husband…
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Fall’s Cool Temperatures Lure Pests Indoors: How to Get Spiders, Mice & Other Problem Animals Out of Your Home Safely
Animals are driven by instinct to seek out warm, dry, safe places to be during the winter months. This can lead to you having spiders, mice and other problem creatures inside your home. Now, if you’re a kind-hearted person, you may be tempted to just ignore these animals and trust them to go away on…
Pest Removal to Stop Property Damage: What You Need to Know
Whether you’re concerned about pests damaging your home, property you manage or oversee, or your business location, taking action promptly is essential. Many different types of pests can cause damage to your home. Termites definitely have a reputation for chewing up houses, but they’re far from the only problem insect. Carpenter ants do a lot…
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When Is a Pest Problem Too Serious To Handle On Your Own?
“We’re new homeowners,” Jamie said, “and we’re rapidly discovering that there’s a lot involved in taking care of a house. The latest problem? We have ants in the house. They’re on the kitchen counters. They’re strolling down the hallway. One morning I pulled the shower curtain back and there were like sixty ants there, all…
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Pet Safe Pest Removal: Be Careful When Choosing Bug Sprays & Other DIY Pest Control Tools
Having bugs in your house can be extremely upsetting. We totally understand the impulse to get a can of bug spray and just start blasting away any time you have a creepy-crawly in the house. But if you have dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, or other small household pets you need to be extremely careful when…
Under Attack from Ants? Here’s What You Need to Know About Ant Removal in the South Shore
Summer is ant season here in the South Shore. Particularly active this year – carpenter ants. Carpenter ants are the big black ants that eat the wooden structure of your home, garage and outbuildings. Pro tip from your South Shore exterminators – take the time, now, to inspect your garage, sheds, and other outbuildings for…
How Do Pests Get Into The House?
“I could understand if we lived way out in the country somewhere,” Macy said. “But this part of Cape Cod is actually pretty developed. Lots of pavement. Lots of buildings. So where do all these ants and mice and wildland creatures come from – and how do they keep getting into my house?” Understanding Where…
Suddenly Overwhelmed by Ants in the House?
Bright, sunny warm days are when ants are most likely to be active. That’s true when the ants are outdoors, and it’s true when ants are in your home. If you’ve got a sudden ant infestation going on in your home, here’s what you can do to remedy the problem – and when it’s time…
When Problem Tenants Leave Your Property A Mess – Pest Control Tips for Clean Up
If you’re a property manager or landlord, you may have experienced the heart-dropping sensation that comes with discovering a tenant has left your property a real mess. Excessive trash, rotten food, piles of laundry, and other similar messes can cause pests and vermin to consider your rental unit their happy home. Here’s what to do…
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Is Seeing One Mouse in the House Really A Problem?
If you’re going to see a mouse in your house, it may be at this time of year. Mice can have babies at any time of year, but it’s in the spring when the warmer temperatures return to the region that they seem the most active. Because we provide pest control services, people often ask…
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What Are The Most Common Springtime Pests in Massachusetts?
As soon as the snow starts to melt, pests begin to become more active. What types of pests are most common in Marshfield, MA and the surrounding communities? We turned to the best local pest control service for answers and here’s your top four most common springtime pests: Carpenter Ants Carpenter Ants eat their way…
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What Will You Do If Joro Spiders Get In Your House?
Just in case 2022 hasn’t had enough dramatically terrifying events, scientists have recently raised the alarm that Giant Joro Spiders will be arriving in the Northeast shortly. As a pest control company (in Pembroke, MA) things like giant spiders are of particular interest to us. We thought you might want to know a few facts…
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There’s Something Chewing in the Walls – Who Do I Call for Help?
“So this may be a bit of a unique home maintenance problem, but I honestly don’t know what to do. I inherited a home from a family member here in Hanover, MA. The property was empty for some time before I was able to get out here and start getting it ready for sale.” Daniel…
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Pest-Proof Your Kid’s Room: 3 Easy Chemical Free Tips Every Parent Should Know
If you’re expecting a baby or have very small children, congratulations. There is nothing more wonderful than having a young family to care for. Of course you take this responsibility very seriously. One thing that’s important to know is that keeping your child’s environment free from any pests can help keep them healthy and happy.…
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How To Tell if You Have Mice In Your Home
At this time of year, it’s not unusual for mice, squirrels, moles, and other small rodents to try to shelter from the elements inside human homes. This can result in significant damage to your property. Rodents have zero respect for your home, and will happily chew through walls, nest in your stored belongings, eat your…
Creating Peace when One Roommate is Bug-Phobic
“Everyone has their issue, I think,” Dawn said. “My thing just happens to be bugs. I don’t like bugs. They freak me out. I want a bug free home.” Dawn rents a home with two other people, just outside of East Bridgewater. Over the years, they have seen the occasional ant or mosquito in the…
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What Are the Most Common Winter Pest Problems in Massachusetts
To every thing there is a season, and that’s definitely applicable in the world of pest control. Massachusetts has four distinct seasons with unique weather patterns that influence animal behavior. Pests are animals, and they respond to local weather conditions. Winter in Massachusetts is freezing cold and snowy. Local wildlife, especially mice and other rodents,…
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Local Pest Control Reviews
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Do Termites Hibernate?
You might think wintertime is a season free from pest problems, but that’s not the truth. Today we’re going to take a moment to talk about a very common misconception about termites. Many people believe that termites hibernate during the winter. That’s just not the case. Here’s the real facts: Like any insect, termites are…
Are You Concerned About Mice & Rodents In Your Storage Areas?
Whether you own a home or business in the Middleboro, MA area, there’s one thing you know for sure: this is the time of year when mice and other rodents start coming indoors to get out of the cold. These small furry creatures may be cute, but they can do an unbelievable amount of damage.…
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Have You Noticed Pests In Your Home After Doing DIY Renovation Projects?
Now that the cost of building materials is finally starting to come down, many local home owners are tackling the repair and renovation projects that got put on pause during the pandemic. If you’ve recently done renovations and are now discovering signs of pest activity in your home, here’s what you should know: Pests can…
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What Keeps Pests from Coming Back After the Exterminator Leaves?
“So when we inherited this house from my aunt, we discovered that there was a termite problem,” Gwen said. “A pretty big termite problem. We had the exterminators in, but we also had to have contractors come in and reinforce some of the home’s structural supports because the termites had just done so much damage.…
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South Shore Wasp Removal Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=021AGyCKNfg I called Combat Pest to assist me with a wasp invasion both inside and outside of my home. John quickly gave me a call back and was at my house the next day helping with my problem. John provided excellent customer service, and he didn’t even tell my wife that I could have been…
Business Owners: Do You Know Which 4 Areas in Your Facility Are Most Prone To Attacting Pests?
With winter’s arrival happening very soon, insects, rodents, and other pests in the Bridgewater area are beginning to make their way indoors where it’s warm and dry. For business owners, particularly those who are in the food or hospitality industry, the presence of pests is an absolute no-no. As a Bridgewater pest control company we’ve…
What Are The Signs of Carpenter Ant Damage To The Home?
One of the reasons we’re passionate about providing pest control in the South Shore is we know how much serious damage can be done to a property by carpenter ants and other insects. People think that because insects are small, they can’t possibly do much damage but the fact is it doesn’t matter how small…
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As Temperatures Drop, Mice Come Indoors. Here’s how to get them out.
The South Shore is a beautiful place to live, whether you’re a person or a mouse. Everyone is happy when the mice are outside in their natural environment. But when temperatures start to drop, mice want to be warm and cozy. Guess what’s warm and cozy? Your house. And that’s where the problems start. Can’t…
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3 Bee Removal Techniques That Definitely Do Not Work and One that Does
So let’s say you’ve got a great big buzzing bunch of bees who have taken up residence inside your home. Obviously you don’t want them there. But how will you make them leave? The internet is full of answers for everything, so we did our research and found three bee removal techniques that definitely do…
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