Bug spray sales have skyrocketed recently due to the impending threat of the Zika virus. While there is no cure for the virus yet, wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent can help keep you and your family protected from the mosquito-transmitted disease. If bug spray is your first line of defense, you want to […]

Mosquitoes continue to spread the Zika virus through North America in larger numbers. Like most viruses, Zika symptoms don’t always surface and those that have contracted the virus might not even know they have it. But before you work yourself into a frenzy, it is important to know the facts. Zika began in Africa. The […]

A Massachusetts summer is about as good as it gets, but along with fresh caught lobster dinners and trips to the beaches of Cape Cod, come those annoying bug bites as well. Fortunately, there are multiple home remedies to heal those itching nightmares and get you back to a fun filled summer in no time. […]

Summer in Massachusetts is a beautiful time. Whether you’re soaking up the sun in Cape Cod or relaxing in your backyard, it is important to stay safe from pests. Here’s an inside look at the most abundant pests in Massachusetts: Mosquitoes There are close to twenty documented mosquito species in eastern Massachusetts alone! These pests […]

Nothing ruins a great party like mosquitoes. They have been trained in party pooping since they arrived on earth many years ago. Lucky for you, the human race has developed some pretty cool tricks to stop mosquitoes in their tracks. Turn Your Fan on High Mosquitoes are small, a fan on high is our equivalent […]

So you want to have a barbecue in your beautiful backyard, but you’re worried about guests being inundated with mosquitoes, flies and the like. Bug spray and tiki torches can only go so far when it comes to outdoor pest control, but what if the plants growing in your garden could somehow deter pests instead […]