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Common Pests in Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut

When it comes to pest control, we’ve seen a lot of bugs in our years! Below are some of the most common.

Ants

Carpenter ants? Fire ants? Pavement ants? Find out more.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are one of the most common household pest insects.

Mites

There are over 45,000 species of mites!

Silverfish

Silverfish may live for one year without eating!

Termites

Termites live in wood or underground.

Bats

Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight!

Earwigs

Females stay with eggs a few days after they hatch.

Mosquitoes

Did you know there are about 3,500 species of mosquito?

Spiders

Spiders extend their limbs by hydraulic pressure!

Ticks

A tick usually lives for a year.

Bed Bugs

These pesky insects are extremely resilient to any household product.

Fabric Pests

Fabric pests are not particularly dangerous.

Rodents

Black rat, deer mouse, or house mouse? Find out.

Stinging/Biting Pests

Which is in your yard? Bee? Wasp? Hornet?

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Seasonal Advice

Because pests are active all year-round!