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 […]
Mouse droppings in the kitchen are a hazard It won’t come as a shock to know that fecal from any animal can be dangerous. This is especially true of mice because they can so easily get into our homes. Once inside the home mice are give unfettered access to most areas. The most likely area […]
Safely getting rid of wasps may sound easy, but it can be tricky even for a professional. In fact, there are some nests that are better off left alone. This is especially true later in the season. The main safety concerns for a professional are very different from the homeowner. The reason is that we […]
Bird feeders bring rats to your yard. In fact, I’d say it’s the primarily cause of rat issues in the suburbs. Once you have rats in your yard it can become very difficult to get rid of the issue without the help of a professional. In order for rats to survive they need all the […]