Like many Eastern Massachusetts towns, Beverly was originally part of the larger town of Salem before it became its own entity. Due to religious differences between the settlers and the governor at the time, Beverly split off as its own town a few years later in 1668.

Today, Beverly has a population of nearly 43,000 people and is a bustling suburb of Boston. It triples as a resort, residential, and manufacturing community along the Massachusetts North Shore.

Beverly is often sought-after for vacationing and experiences year-round residency because of its beachside living. It is also home to many historical sites, like one of the United States’ oldest wood-framed houses, the Blach House, built in 1679.

Beverly has several parks and beaches that overlook the Massachusetts Bay, as well as several coves and islands like the Great and Little Misery Islands. This part of Beverly is primarily rural, while the rest of the city is very urbanized.

While the town is a getaway destination for anybody in the Boston area, many residents and tourists are far too familiar with its one downside: The unwanted pests that come with living on the coast.