Patriot Pest Blogs and Articles

Fall, the season for changing leaves, time spent with family, and pumpkin spice everything. These are all basic, common things we attribute to the changing of the seasons from summer to fall, but there's another common piece we conveniently like to forget about – fall...

It’s that time of year again when love is in the air and you’re expected to show just how much you care about your significant other.  Are you still struggling to think of the perfect gift? Sure you could get a box of chocolates paired with a dozen roses and call it a...

Ever wonder how bugs are getting into your home? We have comprised a list of all the places in your home bugs may be hiding to help you clean, get organized, and get rid of bugs!Basements. Basements often hold in humidity and are closer to the foundation of your home....

Decorating for Christmas is a family event, so why not decorate more than just your Christmas tree? Christmas decorations in your yard can help spread holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood, and will get the attention of your friends and family when they come to...

Thanksgiving is only three weeks away and Christmas decor already decorates every shopping mall on the east coast. Whether you love the holidays or are already ready for them to be over, this is a wonderful time of year to take some much needed time off work, visit...

Rodents are some of the most destructive and bacteria-infested creatures that can get into our homes. Not only do they spread disease by simply trotting along inside our homes or attics, but they often leave behind material that could be fatal to many of us. Rodent...

It’s October, and as you drive around the Greater Boston area you see creative Halloween decorations on nearly every road. A lot of these decorations feature spiders, but did you ever wonder how these creepy-crawlers became such a big part of Halloween decorations?...

This summer the Greater Boston area felt sweltering heat with hardly any rainfall. If the hot sun turned your lush, green lawn into withered patches of brown grass, you’re not alone. Which is why we highly recommend aerating and overseeding your lawn this fall to help...

So you decided to move to Boston? We may be a little biased, but we think Boston is a lovely place to live in and around. The city bustles with constant motion, culture, and history, but don’t take our word for it. According to Business Insider, Boston consistently...