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Helpful Pest Control & Prevention Articles
Find out more information about the most common insects, rodents, and wildlife in your area and how to get rid of them with this collection of helpful pest identification, control, and prevention articles.
Ants
- How & Why Ants Get Into Western Massachusetts Homes
- How Ants Get Into Massachusetts And Connecticut Kitchens
- Keeping Ants Out Of Your Hartford Home
- Mistakes Homeowners Make To Invite Pavement Ants Inside
- How Ant Infestations Start In Western Massachusetts Homes
- Year-Round Ant Prevention For New England Residents
- How To Keep Pavement Ants Off Your Western Massachusetts Driveway
- The Secret To Successful Ant Control In Western Massachusetts
Bed Bugs
- What Do Bed Bugs Look Like?
- Signs Of A Bed Bug Infestation
- How To Get Rid Of Bed Bugs
- Most Likely Places To Find Bed Bugs
- Traveler's Guide To Bed Bugs
- Travel's Guide To Avoiding Bed Bugs
- How To Prepare For A Bed Bug Treatment
- Why DIY Bed Bug Solutions Often Fail
- Do Bed Bugs Carry Transmittable Diseases?
- Bed Bug Prevention For Every Season
- How Do Bed Bugs Get Inside New England Homes?
- Banning Bed Bugs From Your Hartford Home
- Why You Should Call The Pros If You Spot Bed Bugs In Your Hartford County Home
- All The Ways Bed Bugs Can Cause Problems In Your Hartford County Home
- Five Signs Your Western Massachusetts Home May Have A Bed Bug Problem
- The Secret To Keeping Bed Bugs Out Of Your Hartford Home
- The Dangers Of Bed Bugs In Your Western Massachusetts Home
- Are These Bed Bugs In My Hartford Home?
- The Trick To Getting Rid Of Bed Bugs In Your Western Massachusetts Home
- Bed Bug Control In Western Massachusetts: Essential Steps For Elimination
- Proven Methods To Safeguard Your Western Massachusetts Home Against Bed Bugs
- How To Deal With Problematic Bed Bugs In Western Massachusetts
Bees & Wasps
- Are Bees and Wasps Dangerous to New England Homeowners and Pets?
- Damage Carpenter Bees Can Cause
- Homeowner's Guide To Stinging Insect Prevention In New England
- Signs Of Carpenter Bee Infestation
- Springfield's Extreme Guide To Paper Wasps & Their Fascinating Nests
- The Problem With Honey Bees
- What Homeowners Should Know About Paper Wasps
- Frequently Asked Questions About Wasps In Western Massachusetts
Birds
- How To Keep Pigeons Away From Your Hartford Property
- Effective Solutions for Bird Control: Professional Services You Trust In Western Massachusetts
- Navigating Pest Bird Challenges: Effective Control Solutions For Western Massachusetts Properties
Carpenter Ants
- Homeowners Guide To Carpenter Ant Prevention
- How To Tell If Your Western Massachusetts Property Has Carpenter Ants
- Why Carpenter Ants Invade Western Massachusetts Properties
- Which Is Worse For Your Hartford Property: Carpenter Ants Or Termites?
- Carpenter Ant Control In Western Massachusetts Made Simple
Carpet Beetles
- How To Get Rid Of Carpet Beetles
- Why Are There Carpet Beetles In My Hartford Home?
- Are Carpet Beetles A Danger To My Family?
- What You Need To Know About Destructive Carpet Beetles In Springfield
- Is It Dangerous To Have Carpet Beetles In Your Hartford Home?
- Why Carpet Beetles Invade Western Massachusetts Homes
Centipedes & Millipedes
Clover Mites
Cockroaches
- How Dangerous Are Cockroaches?
- How Do Cockroaches Get Into Hartford Homes?
- How Cockroaches Get Inside Massachusetts Homes And Businesses
- Why You Should Call A Professional If You've Seen Roaches Inside Your Home
- What Good Are Cockroaches In Springfield?
- The Dangers That Come With Cockroaches In Your Western Massachusetts Property
- What You Ought To Know About German Cockroaches In Western Massachusetts
- How To Get Rid Of Roaches In Your Western Massachusetts Home
- Why Cockroaches Are Hard To Get Rid Of On Your Own In Western Massachusetts
- Is DIY Cockroach Control Hard To Execute In Western Massachusetts?
Fleas
- Year-Round Flea Prevention For New England Pet Owners
- Dangers Fleas Bring To Pet Owners In Massachusetts & Connecticut
- Is It Dangerous To Have Fleas In My Western Massachusetts Home?
Flies
- Common New England Fly Problems
- The Ultimate Fly Prevention Guide For Western Massachusetts Properties
- What Are These Huge Flies Buzzing Around My Springfield Home?
- What Every Western Massachusetts Property Owner Needs To Know About House Fly Dangers
- What Everyone In Hartford Ought To Know About Cluster Flies
Mosquitoes
- Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
- The Importance Of Year-Round Mosquito Defense
- How To Prevent Mosquitoes From Ruining Outdoor Parties & Gatherings
- What Attracts Mosquitoes To New England Homes And Gardens?
- A Guide To Mosquito Control For Western Massachusetts Homeowners
Occasional Invaders
- Five No-Hassle Silverfish Control Tips For Western Massachusetts Homes
- The Easiest Way To Get Rid Of Silverfish In Western Massachusetts For Good
- What Is The Easiest Way To Get Rid of Silverfish In Western Massachusetts?
Pantry Pests
Powder Post Beetles
Rodents
- Common Rodents In New England
- How Are Mice Getting Into My House?
- Most Common Places Mice Hide
- How Norway Rats And Roof Rats Get Into New England Homes
- Why Rodents Are A Year-Round Problem In New England
- Mice Or Rats: Which Is Worse To Have In My New England Home?
- Why Even Just One Mouse In Your Hartford Home Is Worse Than You Might Think
- Common Signs Of Rat Infestation In New England Homes
- The Problem With DIY Rodent Control In Western Massachusetts
- What Everyone In Western Massachusetts Should Know About Rats
- The Answers To Western Massachusetts Most Common Mouse Questions
- Why Call A Pest Control Professional For Rodent Problems
- Tips To Keep Squirrels Away From Your Western Massachusetts Property
- Rodent Control: A Comprehensive Guide For Western Massachusetts Homeowners
- Mouse Control Made Easy For Western Massachusetts Homeowners
- Rodent Rundown: Keeping These Dangerous Pests Away From Your Western Massachusetts Property
- Keeping Rodents Out: Expert Control Strategies For Western Massachusetts Properties
- Rodent-Proofing Your Western Massachusetts Home: Simple Strategies For Effective Control
Spiders
- Top Spider Prevention Tips
- Are House Spiders Dangerous?
- Are There Dangerous Spiders In Hartford?
- How Did Spiders Get Into My New England Home?
- All The Ways You Are Inviting Spiders Into Your Hartford Home
- A Helpful Guide To House Spider Control For Hartford Property Owners
Termites
- How To Identify Termite Damage
- What You Can Do To Reduce The Risk Of Termite Infestation
- What Every Hartford Homeowner Needs To Know About Termites
- Where Termite Damage Occurs Inside New England Homes
- When Are Termites Active Around New England Homes?
- Why You Should Get Regular Termite Inspections In Hartford
- Is It Termites Or Carpenter Ants Chewing On My Hartford Home?
- Four Sure Signs Of Termite Activity On Your Hartford Property
- Western Massachusetts' Guide To Effective Termite Control
- How Dangerous Is It To Have Termites On My Western Massachusetts Property?
- The Best Way To Protect Your Western Massachusetts Property From Termites
- Keep A Lookout For These Termite Signs In Your Connecticut Home
- Do Termites In Western Massachusetts Eat Drywall?
- How To Identify And Get Rid Of A Termite Infestation In Your Western Massachusetts Home
- Termites Be Gone: Proven Techniques for Successful Termite Control In Western Massachusetts
Ticks
- The Dangers Ticks Pose
- Are Deer Ticks Dangerous?
- A Year-Round Approach To Tick Control
- How To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Home And Lawn
- Tick Prevention Tips For Pet Owners
- The Trick To Keeping Dangerous Ticks Out Of Your Hartford County Home
- Ticks & Lyme Disease: What Everyone In Massachusetts Ought To Know
- The Most Effective Tick Control Solution For Your Property In Western Massachusetts
- The Ultimate Guide To Tick Control: Protecting Your Home And Family In Western Massachusetts
Wildlife
- Why Wildlife Infestations Should Be Handled By Professionals
- Why Wildlife Problems In Springfield May Not Go Away On Their Own
- Hartford's Ultimate Guide To Squirrel Control
- 5 Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Skunks
- The Raccoons In Western Massachusetts Can Be A Real Menace
- You Don't Want This Furry Critter Finding Its Way Inside Your Hartford Home
- Problems Squirrels Cause In New England Homes
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"Great company to deal with"I had service yesterday and my technician Ethan was incredible. Very thorough and professional.Brian C.
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"Very personable and thorough service"We are long time customers of American Pest and have always been completely satisfied. They consistently provide superior service and are always responsive when an emergency pops through.Joel G.
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"An incredible group to work with"An incredible group to work with. I had an issue a couple years back with mice getting into my shed. While a common problem, my service technician Dean helped work through the problem, as well as, educate on how to keep the problem from recurring.Russell P.
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"Courteous and encouraging"I have had two visits thus far and both gentlemen were courteous and encouraging of asking questions. To my delight, the mouse droppings in my kitchen disappeared after the first visit!Alyce K.
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"Outstanding representative of the profession and your company"Your technician, Dean, was friendly, knowledgable, and thorough in his search in and around the property. He found several traps that I had forgotten about and added super cheese in several high activity areas.Ray M.
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"Very knowledgeable"Morris Govan did a fantastic job making sure I was informed, that all my questions were addressed, and was very knowledgeable! I am always pleased with APS' professionalism, but Morris went above and beyond!Antonia M.
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"We highly recommend both American Pest Solutions and Dean"Dean does a great job taking care of our needs He is the best at what he does! We highly recommend both American Pest Solutions and Dean for your pest control needs!Bryan D.
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"Always on time and took great care of my home."Dean is the best. He always makes sure to ask if I would like the interior traps checked and indulges me with great information when I ask many questions. I am very thankful to have him as my technician.Michelle S.