GOT A PEST PROBLEMIN FRAMINGHAM?

Exclusion (sealing entry points) is more effective long-term than trapping alone for Framingham rodent problems. Signs: gaps around plumbing penetrations, gnaw marks on wood trim, droppings near appliances.

Burrow into moist wood — a serious structural threat in Framingham's older homes. Signs: sawdust-like frass near wood, large black ants, hollow-sounding timbers.

Black-legged (deer) ticks transmit Lyme disease in Framingham. Adults are active even in mild winter weather. Signs: ticks found on pets returning from walks, bullseye rashes, fatigue or joint pain weeks after exposure.

Stinging insect deaths are rare but serious — anaphylaxis risk is highest for Framingham residents with bee/wasp allergies. Signs: nests in shrubs, sheds, or playground equipment, repeated stings from disturbing a hidden colony.

Brown marmorated stink bugs are an invasive species that congregate on Framingham home exteriors before overwintering inside. Signs: shield-shaped insects on sunny walls in October, clustered on attic windows, foul smell when disturbed.

Bed bug infestations in Framingham multi-unit buildings often require coordinated treatment across multiple apartments. Signs: bites only at night, bugs in headboard cracks, sweet musty odor in heavily infested rooms.