HIGHLIGHTS: Rodenticides are regulated by both the EPA and the DEEP, restricting the use of high toxicity baits for consumer use in order to help prevent secondary poisoning Higher potency rodenticides are only available to purchase by those with a valid commercial supervisory certificate  Licensing requires rigorous training and exams that test the knowledge of pesticide use, placements, safety, and environmental implications Your pet would…

Although we could not have predicted what 2020 would bring, we never doubted that with our dedicated employees, unwavering leadership team, and dependable customers, we could pull through whatever was thrown at us. We cannot express enough gratitude for your loyalty and  patronage during these unprecedented times, and we continue to thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep…

Whether or not winter is your favorite season, I’m sure most of us can agree that one benefit to the frigid New England temperatures is the reduction in some of our dreaded warm weather insects. But just how many insects are affected by the drop in temperature, and do they actually die off, or do they just go into hibernation?…

When it comes to handling a wasp or hornet nest on your property, your first instinct may be to grab a can of over-the-counter pesticide and attempt to “take care of it” yourself. There are a number of reasons we recommend leaving this to the professionals, and no - it’s not so we can take your money! Read on to…

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…

One of the surest signs of warm weather is the arrival of carpenter bees. Each year, the adults will over-winter in abandoned nests, emerging in the spring to feed on nectar. We get a lot of phone calls about these particular pests, and for good reason! They can become not only a serious nuisance, but can pose a threat to…

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, the idea of a snake living in their garden…

Richland Pest & Bee has completed the Pollinator Awareness certification through the National Pest Management Association. Chemicals applied professionally by Richland Pest & Bee are aligned with preserving pollinator habitats. Whenever possible, we try to focus on repelling and preventing bees as opposed to eliminating them.  Creating a garden out of native plants is a great way to provide a…

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 essentially a group of homeless bees. They are in the process of looking for a…

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…