The Waltham Pest Services Blog

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Other Pest Topics

Published on December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Facts About Crickets

Published on November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

Are Wolf Spiders Poisonous?

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Facts about Flies

Published on November 18, 2022November 29, 2022

How to Get Rid of Gnats in Your House

Home Pest Control Topics

Published on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

The 12 Days of Pestmas: a Cautionary Tale

Home Pest Control Topics

Published on November 2, 2022November 3, 2022

Bugs in Christmas Trees!

Published on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

NY Spiders

Published on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

ME Spiders

Published on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

NH Spiders

Published on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

CT Spiders

Published on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

VT Spiders

Published on October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

MA Spiders

Employee Spotlight

Published on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

Working at Waltham is Rewarding – and Awarding!

Employee Spotlight

Published on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

Celebrating 35 Years!

Home Pest Control Topics

Published on July 25, 2022November 3, 2022

EATING BUGS?

Apartment Pest Control Topics

Published on May 9, 2022August 4, 2022

5 Most Common Resident Complaints – and How to Handle Them

Home Pest Control Topics

Published on May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

7 Ideas for Summer Fun on a Budget

Published on May 2, 2022May 3, 2022

5 Things Odors in Your Business Could Say

Published on May 2, 2022May 13, 2022

A Green Home Is a Happy Home

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on April 29, 2022September 1, 2022

10 Tips to Get Your Backyard Ready for Summer Fun

Published on April 29, 2022November 29, 2022

Tips for Keeping Your Kids and Pets Safe from Ticks and Mosquitoes this Summer

Employee Spotlight

Published on March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

Hope Bowman Wins PWIPM of New England Women of Excellence Award!

Published on December 7, 2021May 13, 2022

Can Pest Control Really Be Green?

Published on November 12, 2021November 15, 2021

Employee Morale at Food Processing – How Scenting Can Help

Insulation Topics

Published on November 12, 2021November 15, 2021

Saving Money on Your Heating Bills This Winter with These 3 Tips

Published on October 20, 2021October 4, 2022

Types of Carpet Beetles in New England

Spotted Lanternfly

Published on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021

What Can You Do About the Spotted Lanternfly?

Spotted Lanternfly

Published on October 4, 2021October 6, 2021

Is Our Wine at Risk from the Spotted Lanternfly?

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on September 16, 2021November 29, 2021

Rodents in Your Home: What You Need to Know

Published on August 20, 2021August 23, 2021

5 Reasons to Use Scent Marketing in Your Business

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on July 23, 2021November 29, 2021

Top 5 Pests in the Fall

Property Management/Multifamily Topics

Published on July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

The Property Owner’s Best Pest Control Checklist

Other Pest Topics

Published on May 17, 2021June 4, 2021

Cicadas Everywhere (Except Around Here)

Property Management/Multifamily Topics

Published on May 10, 2021March 18, 2022

Protect Residents from Problematic Pests

Flea Control Topics

Published on May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

3 Things Pet Owners Should Know About Fleas

Home Pest Control Topics

Published on April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Do You Really Need a Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDIR)?

Published on March 24, 2021March 24, 2021

Do Your Clients Need a WDIR and Just What is it?

Published on March 6, 2021November 3, 2022

Stop Right There, Mosquito

Employee Spotlight

Published on March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Women in Pest Control

Employee Spotlight

Published on December 31, 2020January 4, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Katelyn Bryda

Employee Spotlight

Published on December 29, 2020December 29, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Gerard “J.C.” Bishop

Employee Spotlight

Published on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Nicholas Ventresca

Employee Spotlight

Published on December 17, 2020December 18, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Brad Carter

Employee Spotlight

Published on December 17, 2020December 18, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Blake Genetti

Pest Control Topics

Published on November 18, 2020October 20, 2022

Pest Strategies for Surviving the Winter

Commercial Pest Control Information

Published on November 12, 2020December 2, 2020

Choosing Pest Control for Your Business – 5 Things to Know

Insulation Topics

Published on November 12, 2020December 2, 2020

A Healthy Attic in 5 Easy Steps

Published on November 3, 2020November 29, 2021

Spider Season – Is It Every Season?

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on November 2, 2020November 29, 2021

What You Need to Know about DIY Pest Control

Employee Spotlight

Published on October 28, 2020December 2, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Jeff Rapoza

Property Management/Multifamily Topics

Published on October 15, 2020December 2, 2020

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) – Here’s Your One Stop Shop

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on October 15, 2020November 29, 2021

New Homeowner? Don’t Forget Pest Control.

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on October 15, 2020December 2, 2020

Moving – 5 Tips to Make it Easier

Employee Spotlight

Published on October 6, 2020November 13, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Hope Bowman

Commercial Pest Control Information

Published on October 1, 2020December 2, 2020

The Pros & Cons of Remote Pest Monitoring

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on September 30, 2020November 29, 2021

Choosing a Pest Control Company – 5 Things to Consider

Published on September 29, 2020November 29, 2022

Pictures of Mosquitoes

Published on September 29, 2020November 29, 2022

Pictures of Spiders

Ant Facts & Information

Published on September 23, 2020October 5, 2022

Pictures of Ants

Facts about Flies

Published on September 23, 2020November 3, 2022

Pictures of Flies

Commercial Pest Control Information

Published on September 9, 2020December 2, 2020

Does Your Pest Control Need a Second Opinion? Here Are 10 Reasons!

Cockroach Facts

Published on September 9, 2020December 2, 2020

Cockroach Pictures

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on September 4, 2020October 20, 2022

Pictures of Mice

Flea Control Topics

Published on September 1, 2020December 2, 2020

Pictures of Fleas

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on September 1, 2020October 5, 2022

Pictures of Bees, Hornets, and Wasps

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 25, 2020October 20, 2022

7 Signs There Might Be a Mouse in Your House

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on August 20, 2020December 2, 2020

Should You Use a Pest Control Company to Disinfect?

Published on August 17, 2020November 3, 2022

Pictures of Ticks

Bed Bug Facts and Information

Published on August 17, 2020December 2, 2020

Bed Bug Pictures

Published on August 13, 2020October 5, 2022

Pictures of Termites

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on August 12, 2020December 2, 2020

Regulatory Audits in Food Processing

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on August 12, 2020December 2, 2020

What’s a Third Party Audit?

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on August 12, 2020December 2, 2020

Second Party Audits – What You Need to Know

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on July 28, 2020December 2, 2020

Performing an Internal Audit in Your Food Processing Facility

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on July 28, 2020December 2, 2020

Can Pests Exacerbate Asthma?

Hospitality and Hotel Pest Control Topics

Published on July 24, 2020December 2, 2020

Reopen Your Hotel with Confidence

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on July 22, 2020December 2, 2020

Four Major Food Processing Audits

Home Pest Control Topics

Published on July 17, 2020November 29, 2021

Why Have Routine Pest Control Done at Your Home?

Employee Spotlight

Published on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Philip Seymour

Employee Spotlight

Published on July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Rick Viall

Employee Spotlight

Published on July 9, 2020July 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Hamelin

Restaurant Pest Control Topics

Published on July 7, 2020December 2, 2020

Restaurants & the Pests That Love Them

Commercial Pest Control Information

Published on July 1, 2020November 3, 2022

Food Pests – What Are the Top Four?

Commercial Pest Control Information

Published on June 23, 2020November 3, 2022

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) – Why Use it?

Bed Bug Facts and Information

Published on June 19, 2020November 3, 2022

How Is the Quarantine Affecting Rats, Flies, and Bed Bugs?

Ant Facts & Information

Published on June 15, 2020October 5, 2022

Three Facts You May Not Know About Ants

Published on June 10, 2020November 3, 2022

Good News – There’s No Such Thing as Flying Spiders

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on June 10, 2020March 17, 2022

Your Office Building Can Reopen with Confidence

Local Pest Topics

Published on June 7, 2020December 2, 2020

Local Pest Guide: Worcester, MA

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on June 2, 2020December 2, 2020

10 Ways to Help Keep Pests Out of Your Food Plant

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on June 2, 2020December 2, 2020

How to Implement Sanitary Design Standards in Your Facility

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on June 1, 2020December 2, 2020

Reopen Your Business – Five Tips

Apartment Pest Control Topics

Published on May 29, 2020April 25, 2022

Pest Control: Before or After Your Renovation?

Apartment Pest Control Topics

Published on May 29, 2020June 17, 2021

3 Property Renovation Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore

Facts about Flies

Published on May 21, 2020December 2, 2020

What’s the Quarantine Doing to Our Trash?

Employee Spotlight

Published on May 20, 2020July 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Chris Harvey

Employee Spotlight

Published on May 20, 2020July 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Shawn Bradley

Employee Spotlight

Published on May 20, 2020July 10, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Brad Petty

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on May 19, 2020December 2, 2020

Don’t Just Clean Your Home – Disinfect it

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on May 15, 2020December 2, 2020

Food Processing Plants & Pest Control

Ant Facts & Information

Published on May 11, 2020November 3, 2022

Types of Ants in New England

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on May 8, 2020December 2, 2020

Top 5 Ways to Level Up Your Rental’s Cleaning Game

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on May 7, 2020December 2, 2020

“Murder Hornets” – Don’t Believe the Hype

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on May 7, 2020January 7, 2022

What Industries Could Benefit from a Disinfecting Treatment?

Healthcare Pest Control Topics

Published on May 6, 2020December 2, 2020

Healthcare and Fruit Flies – They Do NOT Go Together

Restaurant Pest Control Topics

Published on May 6, 2020December 2, 2020

The Restaurant Industry – Re-opening With Confidence

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on April 29, 2020December 2, 2020

Why Would Food Processing Plants Add Another Step to Their Disinfecting & Sanitizing Plan?

Disinfection Facts & Tips

Published on April 24, 2020December 2, 2020

Thinking of Having a Disinfecting Treatment Done on Your Home or Business? Know What to Ask.

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on April 22, 2020November 3, 2022

What Is the COVID Quarantine Doing to Rats??

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on April 13, 2020December 2, 2020

The Top Four Pests Sneaking Into Your Stored Food

Food Processing Pest Control Topics

Published on April 13, 2020December 2, 2020

How Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Can Affect Your Pest Management

Apartment Pest Control Topics

Published on April 13, 2020December 2, 2020

5 Things You Wish Your Residents Knew about Pest Control

Apartment Pest Control Topics

Published on April 13, 2020December 2, 2020

The AirbnBoom: How Short-Term Apartment Rentals Affect Multifamily Properties

Pest Control Topics

Published on April 13, 2020December 2, 2020

What Diseases Do Pests Carry? Not Coronavirus!

Ant Facts & Information

Published on March 26, 2020October 5, 2022

Protect Your Home from Carpenter Ants

Published on March 26, 2020March 24, 2021

Your Guide to Tick Prevention

Residential Pest Control Topics

Published on March 23, 2020February 19, 2021

Pest Control, An Essential Service, Is Even More Important Than Usual Right Now

Published on March 23, 2020November 3, 2022

Termites – 4 Myths vs. Facts

Home Pest Control Topics

Published on March 17, 2020December 2, 2020

Productive Things to Do While You’re Stuck in the House

Published on March 13, 2020May 20, 2022

Mosquitoes – Not (Just) in My Backyard

Published on March 5, 2020October 20, 2022

Termites – You Can’t Keep A Good Pest Down

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019October 5, 2022

Carpenter Ant Bites

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019December 2, 2020

Carpenter Ant Frass

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019October 5, 2022

Winged Carpenter Ants

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019December 2, 2020

European Fire Ants

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019November 2, 2022

Little Black Ants

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019December 2, 2020

Odorous House Ants

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019October 5, 2022

Pavement Ants

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 29, 2019November 3, 2022

Sugar Ants

Published on August 29, 2019November 3, 2022

Beetles in New Hampshire

Published on August 29, 2019November 3, 2022

Carabid Ground Beetles

Published on August 29, 2019October 5, 2022

Carpet Beetles

Published on August 29, 2019November 3, 2022

Dung Beetles

Published on August 29, 2019October 5, 2022

Types of Beetles

Centipede Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Centipedes

Centipede Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Centipedes in Massachusetts

Centipede Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Common House Centipedes

Centipede Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

What Do Baby Centipedes Look Like?

Cockroach Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Oriental Cockroaches

Cockroach Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Wood Cockroaches

Other Pest Topics

Published on August 28, 2019November 3, 2022

Crickets

Other Pest Topics

Published on August 28, 2019November 29, 2022

What Do Earwigs Look Like

Flea Control Topics

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Sand Fleas

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Blow Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Cluster Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019November 3, 2022

Deer Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Filth Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Flesh Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Fruit Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019November 3, 2022

Greenhead Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Horse Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Horse Fly Bites

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019November 18, 2022

House Flies

Facts about Flies

Published on August 28, 2019November 2, 2022

Phorid Flies

Other Pest Topics

Published on August 28, 2019October 4, 2022

Millipedes in New England

Other Pest Topics

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Clothes Moths

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Deer Mice

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Diseases Mice Carry

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Field Mice

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

House Mice

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Mouse Tracks

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Norway Rats

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Roof Rats

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Rat Tracks

Mouse & Rat Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Rodents in Massachusetts

Silverfish Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Silverfish

Silverfish Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Will Silverfish Eat Clothes in My Closet?

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Spiders in Massachusetts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Spiders in New Hampshire

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Spiders in Rhode Island

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Spiders in Vermont

Other Pest Topics

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Springtails

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019November 3, 2022

Bees in Rhode Island

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Bumble Bees

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019November 3, 2022

Carpenter Bees

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019November 29, 2022

Bald-Faced Hornets

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019November 29, 2022

Ground Hornets

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Paper Wasps

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 4, 2022

Wasps vs. Hornets

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Wood Wasps

Wasp, Yellow Jacket, Hornet & Bee Facts

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Yellow Jackets

Stink Bug Information

Published on August 28, 2019November 29, 2022

Baby Stink Bugs (Nymphs)

Stink Bug Information

Published on August 28, 2019October 4, 2022

Stink Bugs in the House

Stink Bug Information

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Stink Bugs in New Hampshire

Published on August 28, 2019October 5, 2022

Babesiosis

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Brown Dog Ticks

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Lyme Disease & Ticks in New England

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Tick Bites

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Ticks in Connecticut

Published on August 28, 2019December 2, 2020

Ticks in New Hampshire

Published on August 28, 2019October 20, 2022

Ticks in Vermont

Published on August 27, 2019March 24, 2021

Mulch and Termites

Published on August 27, 2019March 24, 2021

Signs of Termites

Published on August 27, 2019December 2, 2020

Termites in Connecticut

Published on August 27, 2019October 20, 2022

Termites vs. Carpenter Ants

Ant Facts & Information

Published on August 26, 2019October 20, 2022

Ants in Massachusetts

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