Pest Control in Boston MA

Scratching noises, droppings, gnawed items, or a musty smell can all point to rodent activity in walls, basements, or attics.

• Which types of mice are most commonly found indoors?

House mice, deer mice, and white-footed mice are the most common intruders. These species are known for nesting in wall voids, insulation, and storage areas.

○ Where do rodents usually nest once inside?

Behind appliances, in attic insulation, crawlspaces, basements, and wall voids.

• What methods are used to eliminate and prevent rodents?

Professional exclusion (sealing), tamper-proof bait stations, trapping, and sanitation guidance.

Even clean homes can attract ants — they’re drawn to moisture, heat, and tiny food particles. Some species build colonies inside walls, under floors, or near foundations.

• Which ant species are most common indoors, and how do they behave?

The most common invaders include pavement ants, carpenter ants, little black ants, citronella ants, and field ants.

○ Pavement ants often nest in cracks along sidewalks, baseboards, or kitchen tiles.

○ Carpenter ants are drawn to moisture-damaged wood and weaken structures by carving tunnels inside.

○ Little black ants are small foragers often seen around sinks and pantries.

○ Known for their citrus-like odor when crushed, citronella ants are often spotted in moist basement areas.

○ Field ants typically nest outdoors but sometimes enter homes in search of food.

• Why don’t sprays work to stop ants long-term?

Surface sprays kill foragers but don’t reach the queen or the nest.

• What treatment works best for recurring ant problems?

Targeted baiting that ants carry back to the colony, crack and crevice treatments, and sealing off entry points.

Subterranean termites are the most destructive to structures. They live underground, feeding on wood from below and leaving little to no visible damage until it’s advanced.

• What are the early signs of termite activity?

Common signs include mud tubes along walls, bubbled paint, wood that sounds hollow, and discarded wings near windows.

          ○ Can termites be active year-round?

             Yes. Especially inside heated buildings, activity continues even during winter.

• What treatments are used for termites?

Soil-applied termiticides, bait systems (like Sentricon), and ongoing monitoring programs.

Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug, hides in mattress seams, furniture joints, and even electronics. They’re resistant to many over-the-counter products and reproduce quickly.

• How long can bed bugs survive without feeding?

Up to 3–4 months — sometimes longer in cool environments.

          ○ Why aren’t DIY sprays effective?

              They rarely reach the tiny cracks and crevices where eggs and nymphs are hiding.

• How do professionals treat bed bugs without heat?

Targeted residual insecticides, insect growth regulators (IGRs), vacuuming, and follow-up treatments.

Yes. Species like yellow jackets and paper wasps become aggressive if their nest is threatened. Professional removal ensures safety and complete nest elimination.

• Where do wasps commonly build nests?

Under eaves, in wall cavities, attics, sheds, or inside grills and outdoor equipment.

○ Can wasps rebuild in the same spot?

Yes. Removing the nest isn’t enough — pheromones left behind can attract future colonies.

• What’s involved in professional wasp control?

Locating and treating the nest, removing it, neutralizing pheromones, and sealing entry points if needed.

Wildlife like raccoons, squirrels, bats, and skunks are removed using humane traps, one-way exclusion devices, and legal relocation where allowed.

• What problems can wildlife cause inside homes?

Signs include gnawed wiring, shredded insulation, feces, parasite presence, and potential aggression when trapped.

○ Is it illegal to relocate animals myself?

In many cases, yes. Wildlife removal is regulated, and mishandling can be dangerous and unlawful.

• What does a complete wildlife service include?

Inspection, humane removal, cleanup, sealing of entry points, and attic restoration if needed.