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Bat exclusion time is here! Learn everything you need to know about how bats get into your home and how to keep your attic bat-free!

https://www.modernpest.com/blog/keep-your-home-bat-free-the-ultimate-guide-to-timing-your-exclusion/

Don't get us wrong, we love our furry friends, but cats alone cannot control a rodent problem.

Follow the link to learn more:
https://www.modernpest.com/blog/cats-vs-mice-whos-winning-the-battle/

What is a mast year and what does it mean for rodent populations this year?

Find out more here:
https://www.modernpest.com/blog/fighting-the-mast-year-boom-how-smart-technology-can-help-you-detect-and-prevent-rodent-infestations/

Wasps are extremely active in late Summer and Early Fall, so you may have started noticing some busy nests around your home. Let Modern help you decipher which wasps are which.

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Know Your Nests: Identifying Wasp Nests Around Your Home - Modern Pest Services Learn about Know Your Nests: Identifying Wasp Nests Around Your Home & discover how Modern Pest Services can protect your home or business from pests with a custom pest control plan.

Rodents can easily cause serious damage to your vehicles. Learn how to guard your garage here:

https://www.modernpest.com/blog/guard-your-garage-protecting-vehicles-from-rodent-damage/

You've probably heard of rabies, but did you know there are many other diseases that can transmit from wildlife to humans?

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As the nights get colder, wildlife moves inside our homes, garages, sheds, and barns to keep warm. One of the earliest signs of activity that you may notice is droppings, but how do I tell what animal they belong to?

Get the scoop on p**p here:

https://www.modernpest.com/blog/decoding-animal-droppings-a-homeowners-guide/

Let's talk about Swarm Smarts. There's a lot of myths about what to do if you're being chased by a swarm of wasps, but Modern has the facts!

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Swarm Smarts: What To Do If You’re Being Chased By Wasps - Modern Pest Services Learn about Swarm Smarts: What To Do If You’re Being Chased By Wasps & discover how Modern Pest Services can protect your home or business from pests with a custom pest control plan.

Tick population is on the rise! Learn about tick-borne diseases, avoiding bites, removing attached ticks, and more here:

https://www.modernpest.com/blog/tick-trouble-in-new-england-your-ultimate-guide-to-a-bite-free-summer/

Got a mystery bug? Show us a clear picture in the comments and we'll have our staff entomologist crack the case!

Try to include some of the following information if you can:
* A common object for scale
* location of where insect is being seen, such as outside, in a basement, on windowsill, etc.

Ever wonder why insects are attracted to light? Scientists have finally found an answer!

Read More Here:
https://www.modernpest.com/blog/why-are-insects-attracted-to-light/

Ever wondered why wasp stings hurt so much? The secret is in their potent venom.

Learn more here:
https://www.modernpest.com/blog/why-do-wasp-stings-hurt/

July’s Service Pro Spotlight: Xavier Sanders

Words of wisdom from Xavier: "The advice I like to give customers is to protect the things you love. People, pets, investments, and assets are some of the things people spend a lifetime trying to protect but may need a little help. When talking to customers, I like to educate them on IPM (Integrated Pest Management) practices and other methods used to achieve control in a safe and eco-friendly manner."
Great work, Xavier!

Wildlife getting into your trash? Check out Modern's guide to keeping raccoons, possums, and skunks out of your bins!

Learn more here:
https://www.modernpest.com/blog/how-to-keep-wildlife-out-of-your-trash/

Modern Pest Services is proud to be voted The 2024 Reader's Choice pick for Best Pest Control!

You may start seeing huge wasps flying around your property, but don't be alarmed! The cicada killers come in peace (unless you're a cicada, of course!)

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https://www.modernpest.com/blog/understanding-the-eastern-cicada-killer-wasp/

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Taking that well-deserved vacation? Just make sure you don't bring back the wrong kind of souvenirs. Modern has you covered with bedbug safety tips!

https://www.modernpest.com/blog/how-to-know-if-your-hotel-has-bedbugs-tips-from-a-pro/

Have you seen these insects in your home? These are larder beetles, voracious eaters capable of chewing through tin to get to canned meats and pet food, not to mention the damage they do to leather and furs! Check out the link below to learn more:

https://www.modernpest.com/blog/larder-beetles-are-emerging-for-spring/

🕷️ Think You've Spotted a Brown Recluse in New England? Think Again! 🕷️

Everyone's got a spider story, but are brown recluse spiders really lurking in New England homes? Find out the surprising truth! 😱

👉 Discover which states actually host these feared arachnids.
👉 Learn how to identify brown recluse lookalikes.
👉 Get the facts on spider bites and why most are harmless.
👉 Find out which venomous spider DOES live in New England.
Don't let myths scare you! Click to read the full article and protect your home from unwanted eight-legged guests. 🏡✨

https://www.modernpest.com/blog/the-truth-about-brown-recluse-spiders-in-new-england-myths-vs-reality/

Mosquitoes really bite! Mosquitoes inject their saliva into your blood when feeding, which your body then treats as an allergen and sends histamine in an attempt to remove it. This is what causes bites to itch and swell. Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the discomfort. The CDC Recommends:
• Wash the bite and surrounding area with soap and water.
• Apply an ice pack for 10 minutes at a time to reduce itching and inflammation, repeat as needed
• Apply a mixture of baking soda and water (1 tablespoon baking soda and just enough water to create a paste) which can help reduce the itchiness. Leave paste on bite for 10 minutes and then wash off.
• Mix 1 tablespoon baking soda with just enough water to create a paste.
• Use an over-the-counter anti-itch or antihistamine cream as directed to soothe itching.

Time for a Pest Pop Quiz! Tell us what you think the answer is below.

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Have some tick prevention tips of your own to share? Drop them in the comments!

Brown tail moth caterpillars have officially been sighted in New Hampshire. These invasive creatures can cause significant rashes through contact with skin or inhalation of airborne hairs.

Toxic browntail moth caterpillars found in N.H. for first time in 75 years A toxic invasive species of caterpillar have been identified In New Hampshire for the first time in 75 years. Experts urge anyone who spots the browntail moth caterpillars to avoid touching them.

June’s Service Pro Spotlight is Jimmy Arbour. With his compassion, empathy, and problem-solving skills, Jimmy has been an asset to Modern Pest Services for over 29 Years (which means he started out using paper maps!) Great work, Jimmy!