Signs of Carpenter Ants
Carpenter ants (Camponotus spp.) are large ants known for their ability to tunnel and nest in wood. Unlike termites, they do not consume wood for
July 25, 2023
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What Is the Most Effective Treatment for Termite Control?
Termites are a pervasive problem in many homes, causing billions of dollars in damage every year. As such, it’s important to have a plan in
July 12, 2023
Types of ants found around Rhode Island homes
There are several types of ants that can be found around homes in Rhode Island. Some common types include: Carpenter ants – These ants are
April 10, 2023
5 Ways You’re Inviting Black Widow Spiders Into Your Home
Why are black widows dangerous? Black widow spiders are considered dangerous because they possess a venom that can cause serious harm to humans. Although black
February 9, 2023
9 Ways to Stop Mice from Entering Your Home
Why do mice want to enter homes? Mice are attracted to homes because they offer shelter, food, and water. Mice are naturally curious animals and
December 23, 2022
Benefits of Year-Round Pest Control for Rhode Island Homeowners
New Englanders pride ourselves in our resourcefulness and ability to get things done in a practical way. It’s called Yankee ingenuity. So, when there’s a
November 3, 2022
Is the spotted lanternfly harmful to humans?
The Spotted Lanternfly does not pose a threat to people. Although they cannot sting or bite, they can be extremely harmful to many types of
October 26, 2022
What are flying termites?
If you see a flying termite in or around your home, consider it a sign of serious trouble. Like dark clouds on the horizon: a
April 16, 2022
11 Fall Pest Control & Prevention Tips
Here are 11 tips to keep mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, and bats out of your home this fall and winter. SEE ALSO: Pest-Proofing Your House
October 26, 2021
7 Ways to Prevent Mosquito Bites
Summer is here. But it’s hard to enjoy your backyard when you’re busy slapping your arms and legs as the mosquitoes bite you. Mosquito bites are generally
July 19, 2021
How to get rid of mice in the garage this winter
Have an attached garage? It may be how the mice are getting into your house. Make sure that garage door seals correctly. If it doesn’t
December 17, 2020
10 Easy Steps to Prevent Ticks in your Backyard
Ticks bring more than a bite. They also bring Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Keep you, your kids, and pets safe with some of these
April 20, 2020
How to Protect Your Food Pantry from pests and bugs during COVID19
Like most folks, you likely went out and stocked up on dry goods this week. You might have bought some dry beans, flour, pasta, grains.
March 25, 2020
How to keep ants away from your home in Eastern CT (and beyond)
The best way of getting rid of ants is to use an Integrated Pest Management program to identify the source and use low-risk effective methods
February 5, 2020
What to do when you have bed bugs in your apartment
I think I might have bed bugs. What should I do? Step 1 Stay calm.Do not throw away mattresses and clothes.Do not spray chemicals around
December 6, 2019
Pest-Proofing Your House in the Fall (and Winter)
Fall is here! As the weather grows more chilly, we will certainly want to spend more time keeping warm indoors, meaning pests will want to,
November 20, 2019
7 Plants We’re Using in Our Garden to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally
Over the last three Rhode Island summers, we’ve used our backyard as a kind of outdoor laboratory to find the best plants to naturally repel
July 8, 2019
Plants that keep bees and wasps away [Updated]
A healthy ecosystem has bees. There’s no way around that. Wasps are also beneficial. They eat many pests that munch on our crops. They are
May 19, 2019
Tips to Stay Tick-Free [Updated 2022]
Before you go out and cover all your grass with concrete, consider taking these steps to prevent ticks in your backyard, from invading your home,
August 8, 2018
