by John Bozarjian | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Pests of stored food products, or “pantry pests,” generally see tiny larvae establish harborages within packaged foods kept within pantries and kitchen cupboards. The infestations established by these pests can be excessively difficult to eradicate due to their tiny...
by John Bozarjian | Jun 10, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
Pheromones are odorous chemicals that all animals secrete from their bodies, including humans. Animals secrete many types of pheromones that trigger different social behaviors. For example, a female dog in heat secretes sex pheromones that attract male dogs, and sex...
by John Bozarjian | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
The economic impact of insects can be positive or negative, depending on the species. For example, insect pests that inflict costly property damage obviously have a negative economic impact on homeowners. Some insect pest species in Massachusetts that are economically...
by John Bozarjian | Jun 4, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
As the climate warms during the early stages of the spring season, insects that had been lying dormant all winter begin to emerge, and these insects include the few insect pest species that are known for successfully overwintering within Massachusetts homes. These...
by John Bozarjian | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog, Pest Control
The best way to avoid insect pest infestations is to keep indoor living conditions as inhospitable to insects as possible. It is well known that cockroaches and flies thrive within unsanitary environments where food and garbage is abundant. Spiders and bed bugs often...