by Sharyn Haggerty | Sep 23, 2020 | All Posts
Fall is a time for snuggling up close and keeping warm, but that doesn’t mean you need to be cuddled up indoors and sharing your home with winter pests. Don’t be afraid to show some tough love towards bugs and rodents this winter. NW Pest Control is sharing more about...
by Sharyn Haggerty | Jul 15, 2020 | All Posts, Stinging Insect Control
As the start of summer official kicks off, NW Pest Control aims to help protect the public from harmful stinging insects like wasps, yellowjackets and hornets that could be buzzing and nesting nearby. While summer is an ideal time for fun and lounging around in the...
by Sharyn Haggerty | Jun 15, 2020 | All Posts, Mosquito and Tick Control
Mosquito and tick populations are staring to rise as temperatures start to get warmer in New England. While these pests are certainly nuisances, they can also transmit harmful diseases like Zika virus, West Nile virus, Lyme disease, and more, which is why NW Pest...
by Sharyn Haggerty | May 12, 2020 | All Posts, Ant Control
Outdoors, carpenter ants will build their nests in almost any wood source, including tree stumps, firewood, fence posts or landscaping materials. The main colony is typically located outside and contains the queen, eggs and young. Smaller nests can develop and branch...
by Sharyn Haggerty | Apr 22, 2020 | All Posts, Ant Control
Spring is officially here and with it comes one of the most persistent warm-weather pests—ants. As temperatures get warmer and warmer, we would like to warn local homeowners that America’s number one nuisance pest will invade homes in search of food. While most ants...
by Sharyn Haggerty | Mar 11, 2020 | All Posts, Termite Control
NW Pest Control and the National Pest Management Association are working to spread public awareness about termites during Termite Awareness Week, March 8-14, 2020. With spring on the horizon, termites will begin swarming and could seek out your home for their new...
by Sharyn Haggerty | Feb 25, 2020 | All Posts, Rodent Control
It is still pretty chilly here in New England and mice are continuously looking for a warm home. Mice can and will build nests and can cause serious damage to your home as well as spread disease. Once you have them, it can be hard to get rid of them if you don’t...
by Robin Vallerand | Dec 10, 2019 | All Posts, Bedbug Control
Once you realize you have bed bugs, the first thing you probably think is, “how do I get rid of these fast?” There are two types of extermination processes you can choose from, heat treatment and chemical treatment. Which is the best treatment option for you? ...
by Sharyn Haggerty | Nov 14, 2019 | All Posts, Rodent Control
The temperature is dropping in the Boston area and the nights are getting colder and colder. We all enjoy sitting by a warm fire to keep warm on a cold New England night, but rodents and other unwanted guests will also begin to enjoy the warmth of your home if you...
by Sharyn Haggerty | Oct 15, 2019 | All Posts, Wildlife Control
During the fall season wildlife in the New England area becomes very active. Squirrels, raccoons, mice, rats, and skunks will all be looking for a warm place to spend the colder months. When these pests get into your home, they can cause serious damage to your...
