From January through July 2026, Greenhow’s research team analyzed termite control pricing data from 127 licensed pest control providers across the United States, with concentrated focus on the Eastern Massachusetts market. This report aggregates verified cost benchmarks across five treatment methods, four home size categories, and three service plan structures, cross-referenced with the 2025 PCT […]
Barnstable homeowners comparing termite companies need to know who will inspect the property, what training that technician has, and who remains responsible after treatment. That makes documented credentials and a transparent inspection process especially useful when comparing similar-looking services. From May through August 2026, we reviewed 12 providers and included the six highest-scoring companies with […]
For Hyannis homeowners, the best termite control company is one that pairs local knowledge with a careful inspection, a clear treatment plan, qualified technicians, and follow-up that continues after the first visit. From May 2026 through August 2026, we reviewed public materials for 17 termite and pest-control providers serving Hyannis and the wider Cape Cod […]
Between June and August 2026, our research team evaluated 12 pest control providers serving single-family homeowners in the greater Boston area and Eastern Massachusetts. Each company was assessed specifically for its dedication to termite control; providers that listed termite treatment as a minor add-on or lacked documented service protocols were excluded from final ranking consideration. […]
Between June and August 2026, our research team evaluated 19 pest control providers serving single-family homeowners in the Boston metro and Eastern Massachusetts. Each was ranked and scored against the following criteria: Technician Training & Certifications (25%): Rigor of pest management training programs, professional licenses held by field staff, and the depth of ongoing certification requirements […]
Tick-borne disease cases in Massachusetts rose 79% in three years. Confirmed diagnoses climbed from 6,202 in 2022 to 11,115 in 2025, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Eastern Subterranean termites silently damage an estimated 600,000 U.S. homes every year. Across both threats, professional pest control consistently delivers results that DIY approaches cannot: the […]
Between January and June 2026, our research team evaluated 18 termite control providers serving Newton and the surrounding Eastern Massachusetts region. We drew data from Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) licensing records, National Pest Management Association (NPMA) accreditation databases, and major review platforms including Google, Yelp, BirdEye, and Angi, then applied a five-factor weighted […]
Between January and April 2026, our research team evaluated 22 termite control providers serving homeowners in Plymouth, MA and the surrounding Plymouth County communities. Each provider was scored against a proprietary model designed to identify companies delivering verified quality, local accountability, and technical depth to single-family homeowners. Our evaluation criteria included: Technician Certification & Training […]
The house fly is one of the most common filth flies found around homes, restaurants, barns, dumpsters, animal areas, compost piles, and other places where wet organic material is present. Adult house flies are medium-sized gray flies, about 1/4 inch long, with four dark stripes on the thorax. They are non-biting flies, but they […]
From January 2022 through May 2026, the Greenhow research team compiled pest control growth rate benchmarks from the National Pest Management Association’s annual strategic industry analysis — conducted independently by Specialty Consultants, LLC — as well as tick-borne disease surveillance data published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and workforce metrics from Pest Control […]