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A group of black ants is walking across a light brown, textured surface, appearing to move in a scattered formation.

Why Older Homes in Saratoga Springs Are More Prone to Carpenter Ants

5/7/26 •Joe Dingwall•Ant Control,

Saratoga Springs has no shortage of beautiful older homes. From the Victorian-era estates near Broadway to the craftsman… Read More

A modern, professional kitchen with stainless steel appliances, pots, pans, and utensils hanging on a rack above two stoves. Keeping Massachusetts restaurants clean start with commercial pest inspections.

What Spring Pest Inspections Look Like for Restaurants in Pittsfield

4/21/26 •Joe Dingwall•Pest Control,

Spring pest inspections are critical for restaurants in Pittsfield, MA. USX Pest is here to explain what inspectors… Read More

A close-up of a tick standing on a long, green blade of grass, as tick activity rises in April for the Massachusetts area.

Early Tick Activity in the Berkshires: Why April Warm Spells Matter

4/9/26 •Joe Dingwall•Tick Control,

After a colder-than-average winter, it is tempting to assume tick season in the Berkshires will be mild this… Read More

A norway rat moves within the walls of a property as the spring weather changes

Why Norway Rats Become More Visible in Early Spring After a Cold Winter

4/2/26 •Joe Dingwall•Ask the Expert, Rat Control,

After a cold winter, Norway rats often become easier to spot in early spring as snow melts, food… Read More

A snow-covered residential street lined with trees under a cloudy sky.

How Winter 2026 Will Shift Pest Activity in the Capital Region

3/3/26 •Joe Dingwall•Ask the Expert, Pest Control,

What Winter Means for Pest Activity in Albany and the Capital Region A seasonal pest forecast evaluates how… Read More

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