Fruit flies in the kitchen is a common problem in many homes. In most cases a pest control company is not needed. Knowing where to look and what to look for will help you solve the problem on your own. Flies in the kitchen? When a commercial customer calls and says that they have fly […]
Can mice be dangerous? As a pest management professional I’m painfully aware that droppings are the main reason why people want mice gone. However, mice along with other rodent pests can cause fires. Mice show up in the strangest places. Can mice be dangerous and cause fires? I’m writing this blog post on the sad […]
Chew holes from rats are a common sign of their presence. That’s why it never ceases to amaze me that people who have rats are surprised when we confirm their suspicions. In fact, most people stay in denial for a while before they call in professional help. If you’re not recognizing chew holes from rats […]
Ants in the ceiling can be a difficult issue to solve. This is especially true in Connecticut where the main ant that we deal with is the carpenter ant. If you’re worried this may be your problem here’s what you’ll need to know. Any exterminator that you use will need to know construction. As with […]
It it a mouse or a rat? We get customers that call the office frequently with this question. The answer is mostly straight forward except when a juvenile rodent is involved. Having the answers ready to the following questions may help ease your mind. Are you seeing droppings? What size are they? Where are you […]
Mice setting off your traps, but not catching anything? This happens to the best of us, including professionals. In order to solve this issue it may take some trial and error. Be prepared that you may need the help of a professional. Mouse control in your house needn’t be hard if you follow a few […]
Pest control is safe for pets! Do I have your attention? The reason I started with this is that many people who don’t have pest control at their homes think our industry is still stuck in the dark ages. We’re not. As a matter of fact the pest control industry has undergone a lot of […]
Mice in the basement is by far the most common symptom of mice found in homes. The reason is that there are just so many areas where they can get in. Mice are small and agile. In fact, in order to get into a home they only need a hole the diameter of a pencil. […]
Clogged gutters will attract pests, but what kind of pests? During a training session recently we covered why regular gutter maintenance and gutter cleaning was so important. Typically, this leads into a discussion about our gutter cover product, but today was different. A new technicians wanted to know exactly what pests are going to be […]
Animals under the deck is a common problem that most homeowners will deal with at some point. This is because just like people animals need a place to live. What better place than under a man made shelter? In order to solve the problem there are some steps that need to be taken. I visited […]
