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Researchers Find A Way To Avoid Dreaded Deer Fly Bites In Massachusetts
Massachusetts is home to a number of fly pests, such as deer flies, horse flies, and greenhead flies, the latter of which is a species of horse fly. Unfortunately for Massachusetts residents, all three of these fly species swarm at around the same time of summer each...
Dagger Moth Caterpillars Are Common In Residential Areas Of Massachusetts Where They Often Inflict Painful Stings To Humans
The American dagger moth is abundant in most US states that lie east of the Rocky Mountains. This moth species is active in between the spring and fall seasons within Massachusetts. While dagger moths may not be considered a pest, their larvae (caterpillars) can pose...
The Largest Wolf Spider Species In North America Can Be Found In Massachusetts
Wolf spiders belong to the Lycosidae family, and the United States is home to dozens of wolf spider species that are located in every region of the country. Several wolf spider species are either native to, or have become established in Massachusetts. Some of these...
How Rapidly Can Termites Eat Through Lumber In Massachusetts Homes? And How Are Infestations Eradicated Within The State?
More than 90 percent of houses within the United States are timber-framed, making these homes a target for hungry termites. Even homes that are made of steel or brick masonry are not immune to termite damage, as most termite pest species in the US are capable of...
The Non-Native Paper Wasp That Massachusetts Residents Sometimes Confuse With Yellow Jackets
The well known and dreaded group of wasps known as yellow jackets are abundant in Massachusetts where they often build their nests on and near homes. In addition to yellow jacket wasps, Massachusetts is also home to several paper wasp species, but they are not nearly...
Swarms Of Digger Wasps Once Threatened Elected Officials Within Whitman Town Hall, And Two North Shore Women Barely Survived A Yellow Jacket Attack
Massachusetts may not be home many scary arachnid species, such as big hairy tarantula spiders, or fierce-looking scorpions, but don’t ever let anyone tell you that venomous and potentially deadly insects are not a threat to residents of the state. A number of...
Investigative Reporters In Massachusetts Discover Several Restaurants And University Cafeterias With A Secret History Of Repeated Insect Infestations
Considering the amount of meals prepared within any popular restaurant on an average day, it is easy to understand how difficult it must be to keep restaurant kitchens from becoming soiled with random food ingredients. Obviously, these conditions explain why...
Why Are High Numbers Of Bed Bugs Becoming Concentrated In Only Certain Areas Of Massachusetts?
No region of the United States is free from bed bug infestations, but some areas see more infestations of the bloosucking insects than others. For example, certain areas of Massachusetts, such as Winchester, see particularly heavy bed bug infestations in each location...
Wolf Spiders Are All Over Residential Yards In Massachusetts During The Summer
Wolf spiders are relatively large spiders that belong to the lycosidae family, which consists of numerous species, 200 of which dwell within the United States. Some wolf spider species are well suited to more arid regions while others require relatively moist...
Termites Were An Everyday Part Of Life For Massachusetts Residents 150 Years Ago
The eastern subterranean termite species (EST) is the only termite pest that dwells within Massachusetts. Unfortunately, this termite species causes more damage to structures than any other termite species within the United States, and they are particularly prevalent...