The Pest Blog

Wasp Control: Taking the “sting” out of summer sizzle

Wasp Control: Taking the “sting” out of summer sizzle

New Hampshire is home to several species of stinging insects that all fall under the same family known as Vespidae; all with varying degrees of temperament around humans. One of the most common bouts of confusion surrounding stinging insects is identification, and the reference to such. Wasps are not the same as bees, and hornets are not the same as solitary wasps. Understanding the differences between species and genus is paramount to determining whether the stinging insect you’ve encountered poses a safety threat.

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Monadnock Pest celebrates International Bat Week!

Monadnock Pest celebrates International Bat Week!

Bats of diverse variety have their perfect place in our natural world; and their contributions to our environment are integral. Bats are also an important part of our business in wildlife conflict mitigation here in New Hampshire as well

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Heatwave: Those NH critters that “like it hot”

Heatwave: Those NH critters that “like it hot”

While most of us are metaphorically melting, some creatures who call the Granite State home are no strangers to hot & humid. So settle into some AC climate control and read all about the New Hampshire critters that can definitely take the heat.

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New Hampshire snow loads help predict spring pest pulse

New Hampshire snow loads help predict spring pest pulse

Although February in New Hampshire doesn’t tend to elicit thoughts of mosquitoes, ticks, and other pesty summer critters, the season’s iconic snow cover may provide a barometer of what we can expect for pest pressure this coming spring.

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