We have had some occasional warm days, that have led to the appearance inside of bugs and beetles that are more often associated with outside activity. For example, when temperatures got a little higher than 40 degrees F, western conifer seed bugs and asian ladybird beetles (the official bug of Massachusetts), both of which will […]
Boston area rats have been a little more prevalent in residential areas. Making sure that the sewer lines that enter the home have concrete or gravel around the pipe’s entry point. Rats need an entry hole the size of a quarter and like to burrow in dirt. Gravel and / or cement will reduce the […]
Pest control is sanitation. Effective pest control, whether structural pest control, or ornamentals and shrubs is based on site sanitation. Keeping debris properly disposed of will dramatically reduce and control pest populations. For exterior pest control, including reducing issues that affect plant health, clean up all limbs, leaves and debris. Site sanitation will reduce the […]
The light bulb went off, literally, and opened up an opportunity to save power and keep the environment clean. The new GEO 3 bulb from C. Crane, or any LED bulb from Sun and Moon Ecolight in California will drop your power usage, and do it without adding mercury landfills like compact flourescents (CFL). With […]
In greater Boston the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid has caused a great deal of stress on the hemlock stands often used to divide properties. These hemlock hedges are showing the signs of stress from adelgid infestation that can lead to the death of the tree. The infestation is characterized by the woolly masses on the twigs […]
This time of year, customers start to report sightings of little black ants inside their homes. The foraging ants are very small, and follow edges foraging for sweet and greasy food sources. Try to use baits that the ants will consume leading to colony elimination. Treating foraging trails is rarely successful. A good Integrated Pest […]
Thanks to our customers, GreenHow was awarded a Super Service Award for 2009 in the pest and termite control categories from Angie’s List. Less than 5% of the companies on Angie’s List are awarded with the Super Service Award. It is exciting to recieve recognition for great lawn care, pest control and termite control service. […]
The late winter and early spring time is a good time to look over and evaluate our landscape ornamental plants. Often there are plants which could use pruning to clean out diseased or damaged branches. When the foliage is off the plant and inactive, the quality and arrangement of branches is more visible. Shrubs and […]
We are excited to announce that our customers are now able to view and self-manage key account information online. Sign in to our customer portal with your existing customer number and update your billing address, email addresses and phone numbers, as well as pay your bill online! Additionally, on our Customer Resources section of our […]
Compost worms will eat your food scraps, and turn them into vermicompost, one of the richest soil amendments. Worms are also ideal in New England and can be stored inside, even in a kitchen below the sink, to make compost year-round or in homes with no yards. Steps: (1) A plastic container, sized based on […]