by John Bozarjian | Oct 16, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Numerous beetle, moth and bird-infesting louse species naturally feed on organic materials containing keratin. Keratin is a protective protein found in feathers, hair, fur, nails, skin, and internal organ tissue. Fruits, vegetables and other naturally grown foods...
by John Bozarjian | Oct 15, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Flies belonging to the Phoridae family are common indoor insect pests that are often referred to as phorid flies, scuttle flies, coffin flies or humpback flies. More than 3,500 of these flies have been documented worldwide, only two of which are common house pests in...
by John Bozarjian | Oct 12, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Fleas are bloodsucking pests that dwell in grassy areas, and they are similar to ticks, except ticks are technically arachnids, while fleas are insects. Several flea species can be found in Massachusetts, and each species’ common name indicates their preferred host....
by John Bozarjian | Oct 9, 2020 | Blog, Insetcs
All flies, and most other two-winged insect species belong to the Diptera order of insects, more than 100,000 of which are fly species. Although many fly species are well known pests that live in close association with humans, flies contribute significantly to the...
by John Bozarjian | Oct 8, 2020 | Blog, Cockroaches
In the northeast US, the most common cockroach pests include German, American, Oriental and brown-banded cockroaches. The German cockroach is the most commonly encountered cockroach pest within homes, and they generally establish harborages within hidden areas of...
