“Sleep tight; don’t let the bed bugs bite.” might be the most absurdly contradicting advice ever given. How is one supposed to sleep tight, or soundly/well, when they are actively defending against blood-sucking parasites. To defend against these mini-monsters is to sit up with shoe in hand smashing anything approaching….
Whether you encounter them in your home or in your garden, the black garden ant (Lasius Niger) can raise a lot of questions. With workers that may live 4 years and queens living 15 years or more, they are not going away quickly. In light of this, let’s explore the black…
Many people are either overly confident in their home builder and insulation or severely underestimate the ability of pests to find and create entryways into homes. We all want to believe our homes are sealed up and pest proof. Here are a few things you need to know about: -Sealing…
Hiking seasons and therefore tick season is upon us. Unfortunately, this means all of the tick-borne pathogens as well. Even just writing about ticks makes my skin crawl, but it is important to be familiar with the symptoms to diagnose ailments such as Lyme disease as early as possible. Here…
With Covid-19 hitting New York so hard, it is no surprise that it attacked the Boston area so quickly. Many Bostonians have responded well with the shelter in place orders. Amidst the change to daily life, what can you do to further the cause of community health? Here are 7…
Spiders have been at the heart of nightmares since humans could dream. For some, one is too many, but others may have a higher tolerance. Regardless of the starting level, an increase in activity can be a cause for concern. These surges in appearances will lead to the question, “Why…
