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Explore our pest control blog to find out more about local pests, how to identify them, and how to incorporate effective prevention strategies. Our blog will help you keep your home or business safe from unwelcome intruders.

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How Much Does a Termite Infestation Actually Cost?

We already know we don’t want termites in our house—but what happens if they make their way in? Is termite extermination expensive? The average cost of termite treatment varies on the type of termite and how much damage is done, as well as other factors such as the individual pest control company. Termite Damage Repair <a href="https://www.ransfordpc.com/blog/how-much-does-termite-infestation-actually-cost/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How Much Does a Termite Infestation Actually Cost?</span></a>

Termites in Massachusetts

Termites are known for their ability to cause extensive damage to wooden structures with the average repair cost coming to $7,500. There are several things that you can do to help prevent termite problems from developing, and it is also important to be aware of the signs of termite activity so that you can take <a href="https://www.ransfordpc.com/blog/termites-massachusetts/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Termites in Massachusetts</span></a>

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Carpenter Bees in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

Carpenter bees will dig out wood to create a nest, but they aren’t like termites or carpenter ants. Carpenter bees are much more exact. This means they won’t demolish a home like a hungry army of termites can. Instead, carpenter bees tend to focus on areas and damage or ruin it by creating holes. This <a href="https://www.ransfordpc.com/blog/carpenter-bees-massachusetts-what-you-need-know/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Carpenter Bees in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know</span></a>

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The Dangers Of Spotted Lanternflies

Spotted Lanternflies are an invasive pest that poses a significant threat to agriculture, trees, and plants. If you’re a homeowner, understanding how to identify and manage these pests can help protect your property and local environment. Here’s everything you need to know. What Are Spotted Lanternflies? The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper <a href="https://www.ransfordpc.com/blog/dangers-spotted-lanternflies/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> The Dangers Of Spotted Lanternflies</span></a>

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Tick Classification Guide

There are few pests quite as terrifying as ticks. Understanding the types you may be facing, though, can help you prevent problems. Type of Ticks in Massachusetts One of the most important things you can remember is that there are a number of different kinds of ticks out there with which you may have to <a href="https://www.ransfordpc.com/blog/tick-classification-guide/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Tick Classification Guide</span></a>

How to Identify if It’s Termites vs. Flying Ants in Massachusetts

Are you worried about flying insects around your home or office? We get it! Misidentifying a winged termite as a flying ant could cost you thousands of dollars in property damage.

How to Tell If You Have Rats or Mice

Mice and rats are some of nature’s sneakiest, smartest, and most creative household pests. They’ll exploit the smallest of openings to get into your home, and they’re hard to get rid of once they’re in. It may seem like there’s very little you can do when an infestation occurs in your home—our rodent control experts <a href="https://www.ransfordpc.com/blog/how-tell-if-you-have-rats-or-mice/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Tell If You Have Rats or Mice</span></a>