Bats, while good for the environment can be dangerous to human health. The main reason is that bats can carry rabies. Bat and rabies go hand in hand and while there’s less than a 1% chance that a bat will have rabies; it’s best to treat every bat as if they’re infected. What is rabies? […]
Many people mistakenly believe that wasps die during the winter, but this is only half the truth. In fact, what actually happens is that during the late fall the drones in a colony die off, but fertilized females actually survive the harsh winter temperatures. The next question people ask about wasps in winter is; how […]
Scratching in walls is a common complaint that makes our phones ring off the hook every fall and winter. Inevitability, every one of the callers will think that their problem is unique and that there must be some large animal making all that noise. However, quite the opposite is normally true and its usually a […]
Wanted CT mouse exterminator!!! As we bundle up against the cool autumn chill we should remember that we’re not alone in our dislike of the cold—mice are looking to warm up too, and often in the warmth of your home. Here are a few things to keep in mind when treating for mice in your […]
Hornets are large and black with a white mark on their face. They build ball-shaped nests in trees, shrubs and on the sides of homes. The hornets nest in this picture was taken in September at a home in Southbury, CT. Hornets are social insects much like other “bees,” but while all wasps and hornets […]
The sole purpose of a carpenter ant treatment is to eliminate a carpenter ant colony from the walls within your home. What many people fail to take into account is that a carpenter ant treatment done by an ant exterminator has a lot to do with knowing construction and how a house is built. Without […]
Hidden termite damage or even structural damage is a possibility whenever a home has a termite problem. Termite damage especially hidden termite damage can go on for years undetected. Homes with undetected hidden termite damage are at the greatest risk for structural problems caused by termites. Recently we were called to a home in Cheshire, […]
Termites in Hamden, Ct are a common problem. This area of CT is known to have more termite activity than the towns around it. I don’t think that anyone in the termite control industry knows exactly why, but the fact remains that termites in Hamden are a real problem. I’d go so far as to […]
Having ants in the dishwasher is a common problem. So common in fact, I’d say it’s close to the number one complaint we hear from customers who call for new service. Here’s what’s going on. All living things need food, water and shelter to survive. All ant colonies are extremely busy during the warm months […]
Today we provided a termite inspection in Trumbull, CT. The clients were a young family purchasing their first home. The home was built in 1950 and we found termites in the garage sill during our inspection. For those of you that aren’t familiar with construction the sill plate is the first piece of wood that […]