Category: Pets

Debugging the Myths in Concord, New Hampshire

Last spring, author Raymond Bial wrote a book, What’s Bugging You?, that teaches children the differences between good and bad bugs and helpful or potentially harmful plants. While reading the book, children learn how to become “pest detectives” around their homes and yards. Ray traveled around the state of New York, visiting elementary schools in … Continued

Day 5: Treat!

Today is the last day of National Inspect and Protect Week, so it’s time to treat for any problems you’ve found and to be ready for any future problems. In order for the INSPECT acronym to most effectively help you solve your pest problems, all of the steps must work together. For example, if you … Continued

Day 2: Study and Prepare

After investigating your home for potential pest problems, this next step is all about arming yourself with knowledge about the problems you have identified.  Here, you will want to study the problems you found while investigating and prepare to solve those problems. . By studying and preparing, you’re not only learning about the pests in … Continued

Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway Winners Announced!

Did you know that you can win a $250 Home Depot Gift Card just for visiting debugthemyths.com? Four lucky visitors have been selected as the winners  of our first gift card giveaway! David Christiansen of White Plains, NY, Amy Rountree of St. Petersburg, Fla., Elizabeth Brace-Cambria of Buffalo, NY, and Dolly Magarik-Rosinsky of Albany, NY, … Continued

New Website: Drs4Pets

Melissa Brookshire, DVM, runs North River Enterprises and provides consulting services on pet food and animal health companies while balancing her life as a mom of two active boys. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Melissa owned and operated a multi-species veterinary hospital with her husband before starting her consulting … Continued

Spring Has Sprung: Time to Learn About Lyme Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, which means we all should refresh our knowledge about the cause, prevention and prevalence of the devastating disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme Disease is the most prevalent insect-borne disease in the United States, with more than 28,000 confirmed cases and nearly 7,000 … Continued

What You Don’t See May Be Hurting Your Home Value

Ever wonder what insects, rodents and other pests might be hiding in your home? Brittany Frey – a young professional, dog owner and proud new homeowner in Amherst, NY – recently put her house through an in-depth inspection by pest management professional John Zimmerman, general manager of Buffalo Exterminating. Buffalo has a much different climate … Continued

Are your pets more vulnerable to pests?

Melissa Brookshire, DVM, runs North River Enterprises and provides consulting services on pet food and animal health companies while balancing her life as a mom of two active boys. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Melissa owned and operated a multi-species veterinary hospital with her husband before starting her consulting … Continued

Keep your pets happy and healthy-the importance of a pest free environment

Melissa Brookshire, DVM, runs North River Enterprises and provides consulting services on pet food and animal health companies while balancing her life as a mom of two active boys. A graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Melissa owned and operated a multi-species veterinary hospital with her husband before starting her consulting … Continued

Back to top