by John Bozarjian | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Cockroaches
German, American, Oriental and brown-banded cockroaches are the most frequently encountered roach pests within northeastern homes. The German species are the most common roach pest in the region, and they prefer to live solely within homes and buildings, and are...
by John Bozarjian | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Along with flies and ants, cockroaches are the most common household insect pests in the northeast, and they can remain problematic for homeowners in the region well into the winter season. The most commonly encountered cockroach pest species in northeastern homes...
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...
