This time of year, even with 12 degree nights and snow on the ground, rodents can be active around structures. Usually, they will exploit and make larger existing openings. A favorite is the opening that may be in between two doors, at the sweep level of an astragal seal. This photo shows a small gap […]
As we settle in for a very cold evening, I am looking forward to the upcoming flower shows. The granddaddy, the Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. This fantastic show is from February 24 to 27th with tickets available at AAA locations throughout southern […]
Clean drains will reduce fly activity. You can clearly see the pens, forks and straws in the bottom coated with organic matter. What is not visible, but present, are the fly larvae and pupa casings in the moist, organic matter. Using high quality Brushtech to clean the drain and maintain the drain, the fly breeding […]
Yesterday at New England Grows, attendance was light, but there were some excellent presentations, including one by C.L. Fornari, a last minute replacement for the original presenter, Kerry Ann Mendez. This is a link to some of the notes from C.L.’s presentation on Low Maintenance Perennials, including the grand prize, a list of low maintenance […]
If you are noticing ants this time of year in the Boston area, then you probably have a nest on the inside of your insulation. Sometimes ants or ants with wings (swarmers) will show up in the coldest months, like now. It is a good sign that a nest exists on the interior side of […]
We use, and are happy with, the C Crane GeoBulb 3 LED bulb discussed here in our blog last year. Great news on the bulb front, GE recently introduced an Energy Star LED bulb. This bulb is comparable ouput as the GeoBulb, both can replace a 40 watt bulb and are great to use in […]
As a mom, I am looking for ways to reduce the amount of waste we produce as a family. One important area is to reduce the waste from carrying snacks and lunches. A key way for us is to use Snack Taxi’s to carry lunch sandwiches and snacks without a bag to throw away. Keeping […]
Time has flown by, looking at the last posting in March just before the season exploded. Last year was filled with exciting challenges including a hot dry summer that reduced some pest and lawn issues and aggravated others. We start this year with exciting news. Thanks to our customers, GreenHow was awarded a Super Service […]
Rodent issues can follow flooding. For lower lying urban areas, with rat issues nearby, rising water can force rats from burrows and into nearby homes and businesses. When cleaning up after flooding, try to keep basement and crawl space windows and doors closed as much as possible. –Lauren Greenhow, General Manager, GreenHow, Inc. www.GreenHow.com. Effective […]
As the weather warms up, you may start to see a return visit from those fall occasional invaders. These include “stink bugs” or western conifer seed bugs, and lady bugs, or the ladybird beetle. These insects do not infest a structure, they simply overwinter inside, emerging, sometimes on the wrong side, when the weather is […]