by John Bozarjian | Jul 22, 2019 | Blog
There are around 51 mosquito species found in Massachusetts, and 12 of these species are currently known to transmit diseases to mammals. The two mosquito species that pose the greatest risk to residents in urban areas of Massachusetts are Culex pipiens and Culex...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 19, 2019 | Blog
While most people would naturally assume that young immature cockroaches would resemble adult cockroaches, only smaller, this is not the case. Unlike many insect species, cockroaches undergo a simple metamorphosis, meaning cockroaches grow gradually as they mature....
by John Bozarjian | Jul 17, 2019 | Blog, Pest Control
While houseflies can be annoying, and are prone to entering homes where they sometimes establish nuisance infestations, the common airborne insects are not often considered to be a source of human disease. Unfortunately, the common housefly, Musca domestica, is not a...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 15, 2019 | Blog
Treating active pest infestations, either indoors or outdoors, is a very difficult task for those who have no training in the field of pest control. For one thing, a layperson cannot even take the first step toward formulating a pest control plan without first...
by John Bozarjian | Jul 9, 2019 | Blog
Silverfish are strange looking insects that belong to the Zygentoma order. Although several insect species belong to this order, the name “silverfish” is commonly used to refer to all Zygentoma species. However, the Entomological Society of America officially...