As a CT mosquito and tick exterminator I know all the harm that mosquitoes and ticks can do. In fact, mosquitoes and ticks are responsible for many diseases that are transferable to human beings. Some of these diseases have been found in CT with what’s becoming alarming frequency. So, how can you keep your yard […]
So, you want to know how to catch a rat. It’s not very complicated, but if you do it wrong you may as well get used to them as they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. The reason is that rats are intelligent, but they’re also super shy. If you want to catch a them […]
Carpenter ant frass is sometimes difficult to identify, but a homeowner can typically make the diagnosis on their own if they’ve got some background information. After reading the following list I’m sure you’ll be able to answer the question: What does carpenter ant frass look like just like a pro. What is carpenter ant frass anyhow? […]
I’ve got carpenter ants in my home? As a CT exterminator I’m never terribly surprised when people tell me this because, frankly there are a lot of carpenter ants in CT. The reasons vary greatly from house to house, but the ending is always the same. The homeowner has them, they want to get rid […]
Carpenter bees and carpenter bee damage is difficult to prevent. Every spring between April and June the phone at the office begins to ring off the hook with homeowners who have carpenter bees and are afraid of carpenter bee damage. It’s worth noting that carpenter bee damage is never structural in nature. The damage that […]
So, you found a termite mud tube. Now what? Finding a termite mud tube in your home is a sure sign that termites have been there. The next logical questions should be; how did it get there? What type of termite created it? Are the termites still there? Where else could the termites be and […]
Termites can eat through foam insulation. That’s right and it happens all the time. Back in the 80’s it was a common practice for Connecticut home builders to install rigid foam insulation from the outside exterior footing all the way up to the sill plate around the entire exterior perimeter of the home foundation. The […]
Termite damage vs water damage. Do you know the difference or do you just think you know the difference? The pictures below came from Waterbury and Brookfield CT. They both represent something completely different. Termite Damage vs Water Damage Termite damage has a very distinct look to it. The wood contains galleries that were created […]
Termites in your home is never a good thing. However, sometimes a termite problem is actually worse than it first appears. The reason is that occasionally the area that the termites are coming from may be inaccessible. If you have termites in your home and the area where the termites are coming from is not […]
Having a mosquito yard service is a good idea. If you haven’t noticed there seems to be a number of diseases both old a new that are being found with greater frequency than in the past. The Zika virus and Encephalitis are the two most frequently in the news, but to be sure there are […]
