South Shore Pest
Control Tips

Living on the south shore of Massachusetts means we experience some extreme weather conditions, especially in the winter. This has a direct effect on the pest pressure we face, twelve months a year, in places like Hingham, Rockland, and Hanover. In light of these weather extremes, here are five south shore pest control tips. 

1. Maintain a weed-free zone around your foundation. If you have leaf clutter or debris around your home, clear it. Pest, such as ants and spiders, can thrive in the damp conditions created by this clutter. By maintaining a weed-free zone, you're helping to eliminate the conditions that allow pests to thrive.
2. Do not ignore the threat posed by ticks in Massachusetts. These parasites are breaching your lawn by moving from the surrounding brush. The Burgess Pest Management team creates a residual barrier around your property perimeter to create a line of defense against these pests.
3. Remove damp conditions or areas with standing water on your property. Take a close look at the spot near your outdoor hose, under a back deck, or in the brush around your property. If it's damp, mosquitoes in Massachusetts, and other pests, will breed there. 
4. Inspect your own foundation. Many homes on the south shore have stone foundations, which commonly have small openings that are easy for rodents or insects to crawl through. If you see it, seal it. Our south shore rodent control team always inspects for tiny openings in the basement, the foundation, and the garage.
5. To overuse is to abuse. There's a tendency to purchase over-the-counter products from home improvement stores and overuse it. This is not only wasteful, but it can be dangerous. Most over-the-counter products lack a residual capability, meaning it will only kill what it comes in direct contact with. This makes it nearly impossible to solve a pest problem, leading to overuse and overspending.

The most impactful south shore pest control tip is to remove the conditions that make it easy for pests to thrive. That's why we recommend taking a close look at your outdoor space and taking corrective action. The Burgess Pest Management south shore pest control team gives free pest assessments, which can lead you to pest free living.