A woodpecker will attack for many reasons. The attack can be for food, shelter or to attract a mate. Eastern Massachusetts is home to many types of woodpeckers. A common type is the Northern Flicker who appears in this video. As the bird climbs over the camera you can see close up the black bib, […]
A common question about mouse control: How often do I need to inspect and service for mice? We do not use bait for mice in a single family home. We prefer not to use mouse bait at all, but some properties like large multi-unit buildings, buildings with poor foundations and garages benefit from a secure […]
The ladybug or lady beetle is the official insect of Massachusetts. It became the official insect through the work of a second grade class in Franklin. These second graders learned the state symbols including the state bird, the chickadee, and the state fish, the cod. Then they wanted to know why there wasn’t a state […]
Congratulations Ross on your promotion to Lawn and Plant Health Care Service Manager. Ross joined our company in October 2010. He is a valuable team member and a hard worker. He started out doing lawn care and then pest control service. Ross is a natural leader and resonates our company core values. He has a strong […]
The holiday season makes us all think about what we are grateful for – and here we are grateful for the opportunity you have given us to protect your property from pests. Your trust is a gift to us and we all want to make sure that we reward that trust with our best work […]
As the holiday approaches customers often try to tip their Greenhow technician. If you want to recognize your technician for a job well done, we and they appreciate it. That is why we start the Gracious Greenhow Gratuity (GGG) program. We want to share the good news with the whole team. Your great review sent into […]
Right now you will see large numbers of adult deer ticks that have completed the life cycle and want a blood meal to reproduce. Down in the leaf litter are deer tick larva. These are the very small young ticks that are looking for a blood meal before winter. Ticks need the moisture provided by […]
Reduce mosquitoes around your home by reducing water sources. The leading breeding source for mosquitoes is gutters. Keep your gutters clean so water will flow. Change birdbaths at least once a week. Store watering cans, buckets or toys upside down so water doesn’t collect. Prop up covers on boats or woodpiles so water does not […]
We control termites at your home using termite bait. Baits are effective and only impact termites. This bait works by preventing termites from molting. Molting is how termites grow from nymphs to adults. Without being able to molt, termites die at the stage they are in when they are exposed to the material. The colony […]
Aerating and overseeding your lawn is the most important step, after a soil test and correcting the pH and phosphorous, to great lawn care. Use a brush or vacuum to remove spiders and webs.