Sawdust from carpenter ants in Connecticut is a common thing to see, especially in the spring and summer. However, did you know that other pests create frass as well? Some of those pests are from our area while others are not. Knowing what frass looks like is the key to identification of the pest you […]
How bad are carpenter ants? The simple answer is very bad. The reason is that the typical homeowner doesn’t recognize the damage that ants can do or what ongoing conditions help them do it. Carpenter ants are a wood destroying insect, but they don’t eat wood they chew through it and build nests in it. […]
Why is there sawdust falling from your roof? Well, the simple answer is that you likely have bugs. The problem is which kind. Not all insects create sawdust, but depending on the time of the year it’s likely one of the following. How many times have you been looking out the kitchen window in May […]
Do carpenter ants eat wood? The simple answer is no, but there’s more to it than that. For instance is what you’re looking at really a carpenter ant? In the months of April-August our phones are kept busy with what I think is the number one pest in CT. The carpenter ant. In order to […]
Termite control problems can happen at any job. Fortunately though manufacturers have provided better pesticides that combat these issues. However, sometimes a situation occurs that is so rare it will take a lot of investigation to solve the issue at hand. The following is one such occasion. A big termite problem: Solving the mystery of […]
Where to find termites in your home is an easy task for someone with experience. However, doing your own termite inspection as a homeowner is like diagnosing yourself for a disease. You may know a little bit because you read it on the internet, but real world experience is invaluable. If you live in CT […]
Can termites eat drywall? It’s a fair question to ask considering that the damage caused by termites costs consumers about 30 billion dollars per year. Termites are also known to be voracious eaters and studies have estimated that 50K termites can devour one foot of 2×4 in about 6 months. Taking all that into account […]
Where do carpenter ants nest? Do you know? Not many people do. The reason is that like it or not if you have carpenter ants you also likely have moisture damage. Carpenter ants are a common issue in Connecticut. In fact its the call we most often get for service, so when I get a […]
How to start a pest control company? It’s a question that a lot of people want to know the answer to. The reason is that pest control companies if done correctly can super profitable. However, like all industries if you don’t know what you’re doing you’ll lose your shirt. Literally! I’ve been around the pest […]
Carpenter bees do damage to millions of homes each year. However, even though carpenter bees are considered wood destroying the damage they do is never structural. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t know what to look for. During the months of April and May we get numerous calls from concerned homeowners. Many are concerned about the […]
