Insects and Spiders

• Ants
  “We started using Dewey Pest when we heard chomping in a windowsill - carpenter ants. They are prompt, polite, knowledgeable, and very considerate. I cannot recommend them enough.”
• Termites
  Because every home or business is different, we provide a customized treatment plan to rid your property of Termites. Dewey Pest & Wildlife uses the most advanced methods to manage termites. Some programs feature only baits or just liquid treatment but we provide several different tactics to manage termites.
• Bed Bugs
  Dewey Pest & Wildlife has been treating bed bugs since the first outbreaks began in the Boston area. Be sure you hire a company that has the experience dealing with them. All of our technicians and staff are constantly trained on the most up to date methods, materials, and procedures the industry has to offer. Dewey’s Customer Service Representatives and technicians are well aware how difficult this process can be; emotionally, psychologically, and physically and we want to make it and as easy and as stress-free as possible.
• Bees
  Stinging Insects frighten nearly everyone. Getting stung is a painful experience and can even be fatal for those few highly allergic individuals. Here are some common stinging insects to watch out for: Carpenter BeesCarpenter bees are very similar in appearance to honey bees, except that… [MORE]
• Ticks
  With concerns about Lyme Disease, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), West Nile Virus (WNV) the fatal Malaria-like infection, Human Babesiosis (HME) the management of tick and mosquito populations is of the utmost concern to many of our customers. Dewey Pest & Wildlife offers a variety of ways to manage mosquitoes and ticks including seasonal comprehensive programs and one time customized treatments; offering both conventional and all natural product.
• Mosquitoes
  Mosquitoes are a family of small, midge-like flies. Although a few species are harmless or even useful to humanity, most are a nuisance because they suck blood from vertebrates, many of them attacking humans. In feeding on blood various species of mosquitoes transmit some of the most harmful human… [MORE]
• Flies
  One noticeable change in the outdoors as winter approaches is the absence of flying insects such as mosquitoes, flies, and bees. We associate these pests with summer and fall, a nuisance to outdoor activities, and are thankful that the colder weather brings relief from their stings and bites. But… [MORE]
• Beetles
  The stink bug earned its name from its tendency to release an odor when disturbed or when crushed. Many other insects have these same characteristics, including some species of ants, beetles and other bugs.
• Stink Bugs
  The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is considered an invasive species, or a pest of foreign origin, as it was introduced to the United States from Eastern Asia in the mid-1990s. It is also referred to as the yellow-brown or East Asian stink bug.
• Stinging Insects
• Slugs
  Opossum are small to medium-sized marsupials, with the largest just exceeding the size of a large house cat and the smallest the size of a small mouse. They are usually solitary and nomadic, staying in one area as long as food and water are easily available. Some families will group together in ready-made burrows or even under houses or in attics. Opossums like to eat garbage, fruit, vegetables, green plants, snails, slugs, snakes, and insects.
• Snails

Animal Control

• Bats
  Bats are very beneficial to our environment, are protected by law and must not be killed as a form of control. Unfortunately bats also carry rabies and many other ectoparasites that can be harmful to people. Dewey Pest & Wildlife can safely remove bats from your home or business and provide bat proofing to prevent further infestations. If a bat is in your home, confine the bat in a room and call us. In a situation where a bat has entered a bedroom, call the MDPH at 617 983-6800 (24hrs). Because a bat’s teeth and claws are so small, it’s impossible to determine whether someone has been bitten. Therefore, it’s up to the MDPH to determine whether you or your child should receive post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) shots.
• Moles
  Moles are small mammals that spend most of their lives in underground burrows. They are seldom seen by humans. When seen, they frequently are mistaken for mice or shrews. The most conspicuous features of the mole are its greatly enlarged, paddle-like forefeet and prominent toenails, which enable it to “swim” through the soil. They lack external ears, and their eyes are so small that at first glance they appear to be missing. Moles prefer moist, sandy loam soils in lawns, gardens, pastures and woodlands, and generally avoid heavy, dry clay soils. They construct extensive underground passageways. Mole activity in lawns or fields usually appears as ridges of upheaved soil. Burrowing activity occurs year-round but peaks during warm, wet months. The ridges of their tunnels make lawn mowing difficult. Since the roots are disturbed, grass may turn brown and unsightly. Moles rarely eat flower bulbs, ornamentals or other vegetative material while tunneling, but plants may be physically disturbed as moles tunnel in search of animal organisms in the soil.
• Raccoons
  Raccoons are predominately nocturnal but may be seen during the daylight hours. If you see one out during the day it does not mean that the animal is sick. But if it’s acting strangely, stumbles, wanders in circles etc. call your local animal control officer or police department. Raccoons are medium sized animals in the 12-20 lbs. range. They are predacious and will eat both animal and plant foods. Raccoons cause significant damage to agricultural crops like fruits and vegetables, they kill poultry, topple trash cans and shred lawns looking for grubs. Raccoons also cause damage to buildings when seeking shelter. They tear open soffits, rip open vents and even remove siding trying to gain entrance. Raccoons have also been known to raise their young in unused fireplaces. Raccoons breed between mid-January and March.
• Snakes
• Wildlife
• Opossums

Bird Control

• Birds
• Sparrows
  Nuisance Birds such as pigeons, starlings, and sparrows can cause expensive damage to your home or business. Their nests can clog drains and pipes and their droppings can deface buildings, sidewalks, awnings and outdoor furniture. Dewey Pest & Wildlife will customize a plan to rid birds from your property. The plan may include netting, spikes, bird wire, gel, and mechanical exclusions. We also use expert bird repellant products such as Nixalite, Bird-B-Gone, and Hotfoot.
• Starlings
• Pigeons

Rodent Control

• Rodents
• Mice
• Squirrels
  Flying Squirrels are nocturnal (active at night) and do not actually fly but glide through the air. They are the size of a chipmunk and can easily enter very small holes to gain entrance to your house. They are sociable and gentle but very gregarious in the winter.
• Chipmunks