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Carpenter Ant Nests Are Often Located In Inaccessible Areas Of A Home
There exists several ant species that are commonly found within Massachusetts homes. Some of these ant species include, the odorous house ant, the pavement ant, the Pharaoh ant and the carpenter ant. These ants are not easy to control, and each one presents a unique...
Vacations In Massachusetts Should Always Be Planned When Black Flies Are Not Swarming
Diptera flies, such as house flies, black flies, cluster flies and greenhead flies, are all considered nuisance pests within Massachusetts homes. Considering that diptera flies are abundant and native to the northeast United States, there does not exist any adequate...
Termite Awareness Week! | Merrimack Termite Control
This year, Merrimack Pest Control and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) are working to spread public awareness about termites during Termite Awareness Week, March 10-16, 2019. With spring just around the corner, termites will begin swarming and could...
The Little Known, But Serious Consequences Of Sustaining Tick Bites In Massachusetts
Residents of Massachusetts and the surrounding northeastern states are well aware of the tick scourge that has been affecting residents of the area for several years. For those lucky enough to live in a region where ticks are not considered a major threat to public...
How Humans Are Responsible For The Emergence Of Urban Insect Pests
Researchers are finding that insect pests have become habituated to life in big cities, causing them to evolve in a unique manner that is quite different from how other insects are evolving in rural and uninhabited areas of the planet. In fact, it would not be...
Prevention Tips for Rats & Mice
Mice and rats can spread a vast array of diseases, including Salmonella, murine typhus, infectious jaundice and rat-bite fever. A buildup of rodent droppings can cause indoor allergies and since mice tend to urinate constantly, the risk of contamination of food...
Common Pest Questions
What makes homes attractive to pests? Pests are attracted to food, water and shelter. Exclusion techniques and removing food and water sources will help deter pests. Simple measures such as keeping food in sealed containers and cleaning up after each meal to avoid...
Cockroaches In The Merrimack College Cafeteria
Cockroach infestations sometimes occur within schools, hospitals, colleges, military bases, definitely restaurants and anywhere else that contains large amounts of food. When cockroaches infest a school, the question of whether or not the invading insects infested the...
Tips To Keep Ants At Bay
When the flowers bloom and temperatures rise, ants often march indoors in search of a consistent food and water supply, making pest-proofing the home a much-needed spring task. Ants have a sweet tooth, just like many of us, which leaves our kitchens particularly...
An Outbreak Of An Unknown Mosquito-Borne Disease 85 Years Ago Remains An Incurable Threat Today, But Most Americans Have Never Heard Of The Disease
Anyone living within the United States or any other fully developed western country should consider themselves lucky for having ready access to health care and for being geographically situated in an area where disease transmission rates are relatively low. However,...