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Dangers of the Rat
Rats are not only an unpleasant sight, they can also pose serious threats to both the home and the wellbeing of the inhabitants. In this article, we’re going to go over these threats and what you can do to minimize them. Threats to the home Rats have teeth that grow...
How Long Before All The Rats Are Removed From The Home?
There are many ways to deal with rats. From traps to poisons, there is a large repertoire that anyone can use to get rid of an infestation. But the removal process can take a lot longer than you’d think, even when you hire a pro. In this article, we’re going to take a...
Pest and Rodent Extermination: When urgency and experience matter at first sighting
Although we experience warm summers, and cold and snowy winters, Boston’s residents have adapted well to the region’s climate. But so have the city’s non-human inhabitants, like roaches, carpenter ants, termites, rats and mice. What many Bostonians don’t realize is,...
Preventing Ants From Invading! | Boston Ant Control Experts
Odds are that if you see ants in your home, they are there to get some food. Different ant species will have different diets, but most will be attracted to either protein, sugar or fat. Let’s take a look at the things that you can do to lower the odds of ants entering...
The Low Down on The House Mouse
The house mouse is a common household pest belonging to the rodent family. It is small in size, usually about 7-8 inches long, tail included, and coloration ranging from light brown to gray. Diet and behavior House mice are mostly nocturnal, because they are safer in...
The Different Between Pest Control and Animal Control – Johnny B’s Pest Control
Some believe that pest and wildlife control are the same, when in fact, the two services are widely different. Each requires a specific set of tools and training, which are more dissimilar than alike. Pest control is focused more on the treatment and extermination of...
Bed Bug Control Experts
No one likes uninvited guests in bed. One of the biggest invaders of this safe space in homes are bed bugs. Bed bugs are small, oval shaped creatures that are brownish in color. These pests feed on the blood of animals and humans and multiply fast. Bed bugs start off...
How Do Indoor Cockroach Pests Cause Allergic Symptoms And Contribute To The Development Of Asthma?
Cockroaches are among the most ancient and successful insects known to science, and many of the seemingly dubious claims concerning their resilience and durability are true, or nearly true. For example, it happens to be true that cockroaches are capable of living for...
How Humans Really Feel About Insects
Having a fear of insects is not uncommon. Even those people who claim to be fearless when encountering creepy-crawlies still probably become startled upon unexpectedly seeing one in their home. Since a few insects can inflict painful, or even deadly bites or stings,...
The Different Types Of Fleas
There are hundreds of flea species in the US, but only a handful of them will be found in home infestations. The most common house fleas include: Cat fleas - this is the most common flea that will target humans, cats, dogs and wild animals. Dog fleas - The dog flea...