Termites build mud drop tubes from structural elements like these basement joists. These shelter tubes protect termites from exposure to air and light. Termites maintain the humidity of the tunnels in their food sources by carrying in soil from outside. All the soil for this shelter tube is from outside. This is an urban structure […]
This video is a great illustration of termite activity adjacent to a foundation. This home had a termite swarm inside. The finished basement made it impossible to find mud tubes or swarm castles. The home has a brick veneer on it. Termites enter behind the brick veneer below grade through cracks and weep holes below […]
Have a minor pest issue? If it can be resolved with an easily available product we recommend it here. These recommended products are for customers to solve issues they have at their property. We have organized a list of some common products at this Amazon page to make them easy to find. Follow this link […]
Woodpecker damage to a home may be related to insects or mating. John Burroughs in A Year in the Fields wrote, “When the woodpecker is searching for food, or laying siege to some hidden grub, the sound of his hammer is dead or muffled and is heard but a few yards…It is only upon dry, […]
Use growing degree days instead of a calendar to determine the best time to scout for and treat for pests. Last April it was cold and snowed. Three years ago March was warm and that carried right into April. Trying to plan what to look for based on a calendar date can be frustrating when […]
This award recognizes the technician who has gone above and beyond the high level of expectations of his team and customers. First award winner, Denis Lubega, selected unanimously for his contributions helping customers with rodents this winter. Make an appointment with this great team.
Carpenter ants in winter will show up inside in New England from nests in the wall. Anytime from December to March ant activity inside is not originating outdoors. A typical nest active in winter is on the inside of the insulation and on a south-facing wall. Solar exposure makes afternoon ant activity more common. Carpenter […]
How close is too close for plants to a building? This photo illustrates the condition of vegetation too close to the structure. If you cannot get between the structure and the vegetation then the vegetation is too close. 24 inches is a good rule of thumb, but the practical rule is to be able to […]
A new Scholastic program to get kids interested in the outdoors is sponsored by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute’s Education and Research Foundation. TurfMutt is the program. This K to 8 content includes a contest for grades 6 to 8 (due date April 24, 2019) to describe a natural space. In Belmont it could be […]
The 2019 Boston Flower and Garden show is just around the corner. There is no better way to get inspired for spring than planning your garden at the show. March 13th to 17th 2019 join The Boston Flower & Garden Show for this year’s them “Beauty of Balance.” The theme is about using balance as […]