Were they always here? How can we stop them from spreading? What keeps them out of our homes? Why are they invading our clean neighborhoods? There are many questions rising from the West Hartford homeowners who are experiencing a rise in rodent activity in their suburban neighborhoods. Rats may be known best for their escapades in the city, but they have been pushing their limits further as their food and water sources become disrupted.
Discover Four Unsettling Facts about Carpenter Bees
One of the surest signs of warm weather is the arrival of carpenter bees. They can become not only a serious nuisance, but can pose a threat to your property as well. Read on to learn a little bit more about carpenter bees.
Make a Native Pollinator Garden
Creating a garden out of native plants is a great way to provide a sanctuary for local pollinators. You can attract honeybees, bumble bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your property by planting flowering perennials that provide food and a resting place for these important creatures.
Swarming Season Across CT
Season of Swarming in CT Spring brings warmer weather, new buds on the trees, and with that, the swarming of bees. The first thing to keep in mind if you come across a bee swarm on your property, is that they aren’t there to hurt you. A bee swarm is…
Asian Giant Hornets Invade Washington State
In a year already full of uncertainty due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, we are now faced with a new challenge; the invasive Asian Giant Hornet. First spotted in Washington state last December, no one is certain how these terrifyingly large hornets have made their way to the states. It’s possible that they migrated from a colony that was spotted in Canada last year. They can sometimes be transported through cargo from Asia to other parts of the world, unknowingly stowing away in shipping crates.
COVID-19 | Why is Pest Control Essential?
Pest control has always been considered an essential service. This is because it provides necessary management of rodents and insects that carry and spread harmful diseases throughout the community. When left unchecked, these pests can quickly spread. They will enter your homes, infect your kitchens and bathrooms, or take up…
How to Protect Your Home From Stinging Insects
You spot a beehive or wasp nest in a tree on your property, or under the eaves of your roof. What steps should you take to assess the situation, remove the hive or prevent future infestations? Some Important Things To Remember Most bees & wasps are not aggressive and will…
Beneficial Garden “Pests”
It is contradictory to think of a “pest” being anything other than a nuisance, but in reality, there are many that will help your garden flourish naturally. Take a look at the list below to learn which critters should stay and which should go. 1. Garter Snakes For some people,…
Covid-19 Reponse Statement
Statement from Michael Sarnese, Vice President of Richland Pest & Bee Control As a member of this 44 year old family-owned and operated business, I would first like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers well during these unprecedented times. As a pest control company, Richland…
8 Bed Bug Myths – Debunked!
Myth 1: The only effective chemicals used to kill bed bugs are illegal The chemicals that are most effective at eliminating bed bugs are not illegal, but they are more readily available to pest management professionals who have the technical training and know-how to correctly and safely apply them. There…
