If you have fruit trees in your yard, you know how rewarding it is to pick fresh, juicy produce right from your own branches. But along with the rewards come challenges. Pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies can quickly turn a healthy tree into one that struggles to produce quality fruit. While conventional tree sprays often…
Massachusetts experiences a high number of ticks and tick-borne illnesses, particularly during the spring and summer months. The Blacklegged Deer tick in particular begins to come active in the spring and plagues locals until the fall. The height of Blacklegged Deer tick season is the summer, starting in June. At this time, the nymphs and…
Maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn takes time, effort, and the right approach. Homeowners are often faced with the decision between hiring a professional lawn care service or tackling lawn maintenance themselves. Both options have their own benefits and drawbacks, and understanding the key differences between professional and DIY lawn care can help you decide which…
Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance—they can make your outdoor spaces nearly unusable and carry dangerous diseases like West Nile virus, dengue, and Zika. If you’ve noticed a sudden increase in these buzzing pests around your home, it’s time to take action. Tackling a mosquito problem involves a combination of eliminating their breeding grounds,…
Ticks can be found near wooded and highly vegetated areas. Some species of ticks require moisture to survive. Ticks will feed on the blood of mammals, birds and reptiles. Each tick species has a preferred host but most will feed on any blood that’s available to them. Ticks are known to bite livestock, deer, humans,…
