Pests

Unidentified pests cause hidden property damage and health concerns for Worcester County homeowners. Learn biology-based identification and property health monitoring to detect threats early across all Worcester County properties.

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    The Smart Homeowners Guide to Digital Pest Monitoring in Massachusetts

    There is a specific kind of dread that comes with hearing a faint scratching sound in your ceiling at 2 AM. Is it just the house settling? Or is it something else? For Massachusetts homeowners pests are a recurring challenge that shifts with every New England season. Whether it is mice seeking warmth in winter…

  • Stink Bugs

    What is this Stinky Bug Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) – Halyomorpha halys An invasive insect originally from Asia, now established across New England. In Worcester County towns such as Sterling, Clinton, Princeton, and Holden, these pests are most noticeable in late summer and fall when they begin clustering on sunny walls and sneaking indoors….

  • Carpenter Bees

    Carpenter bees have shiny, black abdomens without the fuzzy yellow hair that bumblebees carry. Males and females look slightly different, and each plays a unique role in their nesting behavior. What Are Carpenter Bees? Carpenter bees (Xylocopa virginica) look a lot like bumblebees but behave very differently. Instead of nesting in the ground, they tunnel…

  • Carpenter Ants

    Carpenter ants threaten your property’s value. Learn to identify, prevent, and manage these wood-destroying insects with expert guidance from Pestalytix. Identifying Carpenter Ants in Your Property Finding insects tunneling in your woodwork is alarming. The first question is always the same. Is it ants or the dreaded termite? Knowing the difference is the first step…

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    Wood Destroying Insects (WDI)

    Wood-Destroying Insects: A Guide for Massachusetts Businesses Wood-destroying insects chew through wood, weakening your property’s structure from the inside out. The damage they cause is often hidden until it’s severe and expensive to fix. Protecting your commercial property means understanding the threats you face. While this guide focuses on wood-destroyers, remember that other pests also…

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