F.A.Q.

They tend to be, yes. Cabins and seasonal homes are often built with more exposed wood, are closer to wooded areas, and are left unoccupied for stretches of time. All these factors make carpenter ant problems more likely.

Insects are cold-blooded, so their activity is directly tied to temperature. As the weather warms, their metabolism speeds up, they come out of dormancy, and breeding cycles kick into gear. 

The most effective time to start is in the spring, before pest populations build to noticeable levels. This is typically late April through mid-May in most of New Hampshire. 

You can manage stink bugs yourself to a real degree, mainly by sealing the gaps they use to get indoors and vacuuming up the ones that slip through. DIY works best as prevention, done before fall.

Yes, though it's the Asian lady beetle, the invasive look-alike that swarms indoors in fall, rather than true ladybugs. When disturbed or crushed, they release a yellow defensive fluid that can stain light-colored walls, curtains, and furniture, and it carries a lingering odor. 

Scents like citronella, eucalyptus, lavender, and peppermint can deter mosquitoes at close range, but none of them provide reliable, lasting protection on their own.

Mosquitoes breed in standing water, and properties near lakes, ponds, and wetlands sit closer to larger breeding populations and the persistent humidity mosquitoes need to thrive.

Smoke from a bonfire can deter mosquitoes in the immediate area, but only in areas where the smoke is highly concentrated and where you will likely not want to sit for long. 

Mosquito Squad primarily treats for mosquitoes and ticks, but the barrier treatments also help reduce fleas, gnats, no-see-ums, and other outdoor pests that contact treated vegetation. Some locations also offer perimeter pest treatments targeting ants, spiders, and other crawling insects around the home. 

Most professional pest control companies offer rodent control as part of their services. This often includes inspection, trapping, and monitoring.

Mouse traps are more effective when placed on the edges of rooms.

Mice are nocturnal, so if you see them during the day, you likely have a major rodent infestation.