Colonial Pest Control Inc

04/06/2026

🌞 Happy Monday, neighbors! With warmer days finally here (at least off and on!), we’re seeing the first signs of spring pest activity around Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Termite swarmers have already been showing up and they may appear as a swarm on warm, humid days or days after rain — those winged insects are a big heads-up that it’s time for an inspection to keep your home’s structure safe.
Our preventative termite programs are designed to stop problems before they ever start. Give us a call today and enjoy peace of mind all season long!
Colonial Pest Control – Protecting the homes you love. 🏡
📞 (800-525-8084

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who served our country with courage and sacrifice. At Colonial Pest Control, many of our team members are veterans or come from military families. We see their discipline, integrity, and commitment every day—qualities that make our work better and our communities stronger.

To all who served: thank you. Your service matters, yesterday, today, and always.

11/05/2025

Rodent Prevention Time! ⏰
It's that time of year where everything that likes it warm is trying to get inside our homes. There are some things you can do to help prevent rodent entry. 1.) Make your home and yard less attractive to rodents. 2.) Make your home less vulnerable to entry holes. 3.) Make your home more protected with the help of your friends at Colonial! Read more of our top 10 tips here: https://www.colonialpest.com/2025/11/05/top-10-rodent-prevention-tips/

We may have a comfortably warm day here and there during this fall, but let's face it: it's getting cold! We are not the only one noticing it, either. Insect

10/17/2025

🍁 Rodent Prevention Tips - Pro Protection Strategies 🍁
Final stretch: Make your home ultra-protected with proactive steps! Beyond DIY, professionals like Colonial elevate your defenses against rodents. 😊

Schedule regular inspections to catch early signs like droppings or nests.
Enroll in preventative maintenance plans for ongoing monitoring and treatments.
Use professional-grade baits or traps strategically placed by experts for safety.

We tailor plans for your home and family, preventing issues before they take over. Stay ahead this fall. Visit colonialpest.com.

10/17/2025

🍁 Rodent Prevention Tips - Lock Down Entry Points 🍁
Wrapping up exclusions in our prevention series! Your home's vulnerabilities can be easy fixes with the right know-how. At Colonial, we focus on long-term protection for your family. 🚪

Inspect and seal gaps around pipes, wires, and cables entering the structure.
Fix garage door gaps and keep them closed when not in use.
Repair any damaged siding or soffits that could serve as rodent highways.

Don't let a small hole become a big problem! Our team handles this and more for residential pests. Call us for tailored tips.

10/16/2025

🍁 Rodent Prevention Tips - Seal Up for Less Vulnerability 🍁
Midweek rodent wisdom: Time to fortify your home's defenses! The fewer rodents you let into your home, the fewer we need to eliminate. Exclusion can be the most humane way to protect against rodent infestations.
Mice squeeze through tiny gaps, so exclusions are essential. Colonial Pest Control specializes in keeping invaders out. Plus, we don't charge for work you don't need 🔒

Ensure doors and windows close tightly—add sweeps and weatherstripping.
Seal cracks in foundations, corner boards, and around utility penetrations with sturdy, lasting materials.
Check vents and chimneys for gaps; use mesh screens to block access.

These steps make entry tougher for rodents eyeing your cozy space. Serving MA & NH homes with expertise! Book an inspection today.

10/16/2025

🍁 Rodent Prevention Tips - More Ways to Deter Them Outdoors 🍁
Continuing our fall rodent-proofing tips! Making your yard less inviting is key to keeping mice and rats away from your upscale home. Colonial's preventative approach keeps things simple and effective. 🏡

Secure trash bins with tight lids and store them away from the house—garbage is rodent gold!
Clear debris like leaf piles or clutter that create cozy harborage areas.
Relocate compost piles farther out to reduce food sources.

A tidy property means fewer pests nearby. We're here for residential structural pest solutions! ColonialPest.com for a free quote.

Other companies will put out exterior stations, leading to non-target poisoning and posing unnecessary risks to the environment. Ultimately, these bait stations will becomes empty boxes where rodents can build homes right next to your home, making it more attractive to come inside. Colonial uses a smarter approach. Trust the experts who have been your friends and neighbors since 1984.

10/15/2025

🍁 Rodent Prevention Series: Part 1 - Make Your Home Less Attractive 🍁
Fall is here! Rodents love scouting properties for food and shelter—let's make yours less appealing from the start. At Colonial Pest Control, prevention is our specialty! 🐭🚫

Ditch bird feeders or move them far away to avoid seed spills that draw mice.
Scoop pet waste daily—it's a sneaky rodent snack!
Trim vegetation like bushes and grass, and reduce stored items and wood piles to eliminate hiding spots near your foundation.

Start with these to keep populations low around your home. More tips tomorrow! Contact us for pro advice at colonialpest.com.

Have Colonial treat for ticks in areas where rodents and small areas hang out in your yard. A fall treatment will help to prevent tick emergence in the spring. MA customers only.

10/15/2025

Now that we are in mid-October, the night are getting cooler and everyone is getting ready for the winter. Squirrels are storing their nuts, birds are flying south, and rodents are seeking harborage inside of your home. We will be sharing some tips on how to prevent rodent entry in your home, and what to do if they do get in.
Colonial Pest Control has been in the business of keeping the outside out, and keep the inside safe and sound for over 40 years. We can help you maintain that barrier between the two.

09/10/2025

Season invaders/occasional invaders. Whatever you call them, you want to keep them out of your home!
Pests like boxelder bugs, centipedes, beetles, and more have a biological calendar which leads them to seek shelter before the real cold weather. Get ahead of these uninvited pests with Colonial's Preventative Maintenance Program. https://www.colonialpest.com/preventative-maintenance-program/

09/10/2025

When is the best time to treat for spring ticks? In the fall of course!
Ticks don't go away in the fall. They are more comfortable now than when it was hot and dry. Act now in MA with Colonial's Platinum upgrade to our Gold Preventative Maintenance Program to get ahead of the dangers of nymph ticks in the spring.

09/09/2025

Think YellowJacket season is over? Think again!
Yellowjacket wasps can become more aggressive as their food supply dwindles. Fallen fruit from autumn tress, honeydew secreted from scale insects on trees, and other insects feeding on vegetation may draw them nearer to your home. Watch out for signs of nesting and call the experts at Colonial! 800-525-8084