Saugus is a growing city located in the southern region of Essex County, Massachusetts. The word “Saugus” is an Algonquin word that means “great,” and the area was first settled by English settlers in 1629. Over the course of its early history, Saugus proved to be an integral part of the local economy.
Today, Saugus has nearly 27,000 residents and is home to several historical sites, like the nation’s oldest barbershop, George’s Barber Shop. It’s 112 years old, located in the Cliftondale section of town. Its presence on Route 1 generates millions of dollars a year for local businesses, which directly fuels Saugus’s local economy.
There are also several protected sites and parks that locals can visit, including the Lynn Woods Reservation, Breakheart Reservation, and Rumney Marsh Reservation. With that being said, historic towns like Saugus are no stranger to their fair share of unwanted pests, like termites and rodents, commonly found in old buildings and marshy areas.