Tag: Pest Prevention

How to Keep Pests Away During the Holiday Season

Pests in the kitchen

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time filled with delicious foods, drinks, and stunning décor. However, with all of the excitement, it may lead to the inevitable crumbs and other messes around your home. The last thing you’ll want to experience during the holiday season is finding bugs, rodents, and other unwanted… Read more »

Pest Prevention Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is approaching and with spring comes insects. As temperatures warm up, insects venture back outside, and often times, into our home. It is important to keep insects out of your home this spring to avoid unwanted infestations, consider using these methods: Keep Gardens Distant We all start working hard on our gardens during the… Read more »

Christmas Tree Safety

Christmas Tree Safety

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which means it will soon be time to buy a Christmas tree, hang stockings, and prepare for the upcoming festivities. While the Christmas tree is a landmark tradition, it is important to practice proper safety measures when bringing one into your home. For many people, the smell of fresh… Read more »

Preparing Home for Spring Pests

Spring is approaching and with spring comes insects. As temperatures warm up, insects venture back outside, and often times, into our home. It is important to keep insects out of your home this spring to avoid unwanted infestations, consider using these methods: Keep Gardens Distant We all start working hard on our gardens during spring… Read more »

Five Ways to Prevent Bugs from Invading Your Home

Most home owners are concerned about bugs festering inside their home, it is a thought that many people cannot stand. Below are some suggestions on how to keep your home as bug free as possible. Maintain Windows and Screens Make sure all of the windows in your home have screens that are not torn. If… Read more »

Two “Pests” That Can Offer You Help

Whether it is ants, termites or cockroaches, no one wants to see insect pests inside their home. But did you know that a couple of creatures typically considered “pests” can actually help to prevent insects from getting inside of your home? Sure, you wouldn’t want them to take up residence in your space, but both… Read more »

Spiders: Nature’s Plant Pest Exterminator

As creepy as we humans think they are, spiders are incredibly beneficial to us – especially during the summer months. If your garden is always plagued by the teeny insect pests that munch on leaves and help themselves to ripening fruits and vegetables, the spider will truly be your best friend. These eight-legged arachnids are… Read more »

Enjoy a Pest-Free New Year with These Resolutions

As 2016 draws near, many of us are trying to come up with some great New Year’s resolution we can keep. Whether you plan to make changes to your lifestyle, learn a new hobby or read more this year, there are a few extra resolution ideas that Amherst Exterminators encourages you to consider. While cleaning… Read more »