Termite Damage: Termites in the drywall?

  Termite damage is found in the oddest places.  We all know termites eat wood, but did you know they eat drywall? That’s correct. The termite damage in the picture you see was from a home in Stratford Ct.  The termites have eaten the paper between the latex paint and the white portion of the […]

Rodent droppings are full of disease

Rodent droppings are full of disease carrying pathogens.  In order to protect your family from these diseases and rodent droppings we recommend removing insulation that is soaked with rodent urine and rodent droppings.  Envirocare Pest Control has developed a unique system of cleaning up after rodents in attics, crawls spaces and basements. Here’s our process: […]



Termites Information

Remember when your purchasing a home it’s important to have a termite inspection.  We received a call from a new homeowner last week that was instructed by a family member prior to their inspection that there are very few homes in Connecticut that have termites.  The home inspector tried unsuccessfully to change their mind, but […]

Indian meal moths in a kitchen

We solved an Indian Meal Moth problem account this week.  Over the past month several of our technicians had been to a home and were unable to find where the moths were breeding.  I made a visit to the home and found that our pest control service technicians had indeed tried everything they could think […]

Basement Insulation, Heat Loss and Rodents

Traditionally, most basements have fiberglass insulation installed at the band joist (which is the top outside perimeter board) and in between the floor joist bays.  However, a new building trend is catching on with builders.  If you go into a brand new home what you’ll find is that the insulation is only at the band […]

Prevent Crawl Space Moisture Issues

There are many homes in the Connecticut that have crawl spaces, some are new construction and some are of older construction, but most all have some types of crawl space moisture issues.   The main reason builders build a building with a crawl space is to save money on excavating as well as materials.  Inherently […]

Exterior Service During Rain or Snow?

Well, today is February 8, 2013 and we’re on the front end of an impending blizzard. So I figured I would answer a question that comes up a great deal regarding exterior applications of repellents and/or pesticides. The question is. Can the products be applied while it’s snowing/or after a rain storm and will it […]

Carpenter Ant Infestation

A carpenter ant infestation is common.  In fact. dealing with carpenter ants is what our technicians spend most of their day providing service for. Know the following facts will help you assess whether you have a carpenter ant infestation or just a minor issue. Carpenter Ants: ID, Control & Appearance Carpenter ants are among the […]