Guardian Pest Control

10/12/2020

Monday morning fun fact!
I know you guys all know about the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug right?

These are the guys that come in during the fall and freak all of our wives out because they fly and they sound like little drones and girls are always worried about getting them in their hair. I have really good news for you, they just want to find a crack or crevice to Hide away in and overwinter and leave come Spring.

They do not mate inside they do not lay eggs inside they go into a low activity state and just hide out. They are not damaging to anything in your home they live off of trees and plants and even some berries.

Flights to find overwintering sites begin in mid-September and peak the third week of October. Before the stink bugs enter, practice exclusion. Since these stink bugs are attracted to lights, change exterior lighting to less-attractive yellow bulbs or sodium vapor.Typical entry points include around door and window frames, electrical outlets, light switches, ceiling fans, skylights, and ceiling light fixtures.

Long story short like I've said in my previous posts and blogs we treat them like a Winter pet not a pest but a pet they come in they lay low then come Spring we open the door and show him out and they're happy to be gone.

Have a wonderful Monday!

09/04/2020

Check out this article. These new to New England ticks are pretty scary.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reported populations of the Gulf Coast tick in Fairfield County, and noted its potential to further spread in Connecticut and transmit diseases to both people

09/04/2020

It is still tick season! To our current customers, remember the fall treatment is one of the most important of the year. This is due to the fact it is the time of year the pregnant females and nymphs look for leaf litter to hide under to overwinter, make sure you get the services until the very last one of the year. For prospective customers, there is still time to get on the schedule for treatment this year which will greatly reduce the active population come Spring!

05/03/2020

Look at this article, it's a scary thought these have migrated to the US.

Asian giant hornets have been known to slaughter honeybees and can be deadly to humans. Here's what you should know about the invasive species.

04/25/2020

Look at the damage caused by Eastern Subterranean Termites, the species we have here in Connecticut. This is the time of year you start to see the "swarmers ", and they alert you to a potential serious issue. If you suspect you have termites call Guardian for a free inspection.

04/05/2020

Our latest blog, check it out.

covid-19 spread by ticks and mosquitoes

03/05/2020

Warm winter=more ticks, earlier. Stay vigilant Connecticut.

Jamie Cantoni is walking through a dirt path. She is on a mission. Her entire body is covered in tick-repellent clothing. A white cloth drags behind her. Every several feet, she inspects the cloth closely. “That is a female deer tick,” she says as she holds up the cloth. Cantoni is a research as...

09/27/2019

Although Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE or Triple E)is by no means a new virus it has hit us pretty hard this year and there has been some sad stories this year related to this virus.

Twenty-one towns have now been impacted by Eastern Equine Encephalitis, according to the state's mosquito management program.

09/20/2019

This is sad and very close to home. Please stay safe out there and wear repellent while outside.

The first person in Connecticut who tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has died.

09/12/2019

Bald-faced hornets nest encountered on a job. I brought it back to the shop to investigate.I dissected it and pulled out every single stage from larvae to adult and everything in between, pretty cool huh?!

08/30/2019

Look at this insanely huge and heavy bald-faced hornets nest! It is so heavy it bent the street sign!