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joro spider in web
May 25, 2022
Joro “Parachuting” Spiders: The Good, the Bad, and the Beauty

You’ve no doubt noticed a few headlines recently about an invasive species of spider potentially poised to make its way to New England.

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Close-up of cockroach resting on a plant
October 14, 2021
Are Cockroaches Really as Bad as People Think?

It will come as no surprise that cockroaches get a really bad rep, which we believe is justified… to an extent.

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Close-up photo of a cicada killer
September 9, 2021
Everything You Didn't Want to Know About Cicada Killers

They’re huge. They’re horrifying. But unless you’re a cicada, they’re actually pretty harmless.

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Close-up of a grass-carrying wasp
August 9, 2021
Finding Grass in the Window Frame? Here's Why

Imagine: It’s a gorgeous day and you decide to let some fresh air in the house; so you open up a window, only to find something that wasn’t there… Read More

Don't Wait for the Ants to Come Marching in
April 7, 2021
Don't Wait for the Ants to Come Marching in

Founding Father Benjamin Franklin is credited with the expression, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Of course, that was back in… Read More