Bats getting into your house can be a serious problem. The reason is all bats can potentially carry rabies. Another reason is that since bats return year after year to the same structures piles of fecal matter can become large. So where are bats getting into your house? Basement dwelling bats Of all the bat […]
Bat flying in your house and it’s 3 am? This is probably one of the worst ways to be awakened, but you can end the situation quickly and safely without having to call anyone. What’s actually happening? Most people who have had a bat flying around their home aren’t happy about it. After all a […]
Stains from pests can appear anywhere. In some cases pests leave evidence in the form of fecal matter and that’s not even the biggest problem. If you have siding stains you may need a pressure washer and an exterminator. This past week I visited a problem account in Roxbury, CT. The residents have been long […]
Mice getting into your house? You’re not alone. This is by far and away the most common problem homeowners have during the winter season. In fact, most pest control operations in winter will solely focus on this one pest. But how are they getting in? This question is fair to ask and to many homeowners […]
Ants in the spring is a normal event for homeowners to call about. In fact, it’s our number on service request during the months of April-June. The question is why and what does the weather if anything have to do with it? Weather and pests Every year like clock work we get calls from homeowners […]
Are mice in your car, truck or camper a problem? If not, consider yourself lucky as millions of vehicles are affected by this problem yearly. But why? We’ll answer that question and attempt to give you a solution. Mice are drawn by the heat and stay for the food You may not know, but many […]
Carpenter ants on the roof can be a problem for many reasons, but it’s usually a symptom of a bigger issue. The person who finds them is usually a carpenter or a roofer. Carpenter ants on the roof usually means water damage Carpenter ants are a wood destroying insect and they love wet wood. These […]
Do you have mice in your shed? It’s a common issue, but there are ways to stop this from happening. However, first you need to know how the mice are getting in. The vast majority of people are under the impression that just because you can stop mice from getting into your home that the […]
Do you have small holes made by beetles in your floors? If you do you’re probably dealing with powder post beetle. This is a generic name for an entire group of wood eating beetles and larva. At first sight you may have images of the house falling down around you, but I can assure you […]
How are mice getting in the basement? It’s one of the most common questions I’m asked by homeowners. If you’ve read the articles in our blog I’ve detailed many of the areas to start looking. However, there is one area that is often overlooked, the basement door or hatch to the outside. If you want […]
