Firewood in the house is said to be a bad idea, but is it really? How many people do you know that have had a problem with bringing firewood inside? I’m in the pest control industry, so I can attest to the fact that it can happen, but not as often as you’d think. Here are […]
Keeping mice out of the house permanently is the goal of a rodent exclusion. However, most pest control companies only provide rodent control. The difference between the two is worth talking about. Control vs Exclusion So, what is rodent control? In general it’s exactly what it sounds like. The company is going to control the […]
Knowing how to kill rats is an art form. I’ve met many homeowners over the years that have tried and failed miserably because they thought it would be easy. Before you take on a rat job you need to know a few things about the enemy. This entire post will deal with the subject of how […]
Having rodents in walls is a common issue that needs to be dealt with. Fortunately there’s help available, but keep in mind what you think is a mouse may actually be something else. During the fall, winter and early spring pest control companies get many calls for rodents in walls. These strange noises are typically attributed to […]
A home flea treatment is not as easy as one would think. The typical person that has fleas usually just buys a flea bomb and fills the house with pesticides. Unfortunately, there’s a lot more to it than that. The best home flea treatment starts with proper preparation. This step is critical because without it the […]
Knowing how to kill fleas in your home isn’t easy. However, there are some tried and true methods that can get you to where you want to be: flea-free. If you’re reading this then you know that having fleas in your home is no fun. You’ve likely tried just about everything including flea collars, fleas dips […]
Knowing how to get rid of yellow jackets is a useful skill for the homeowner because the yellow jacket is very common and can provide a painful sting from a stinger located on its hind. If you know how to get rid of yellow jackets safely, it could be the difference between life and death […]
Carpenter bee holes are amazing to look at. If you’ve never seen a carpenter bee hole, they’re perfectly round and about the diameter of a dime. I’ve been in the pest control industry for 25 years and as my career has progressed I’ve begun to realize what a damaging pest carpenter bees actually are. Having carpenter […]
I don’t know why, but many people are shocked to hear that there are termites in Connecticut. The truth be told it’s actually a fairly common problem. I’m guessing that people mistakenly believe that since we have harsh winters there’s no way a termite could survive. However, Mother Nature is always working and gave termites a […]
The true cost of termite treatment and inspection is different depending on who you talk to. In order to be sure that your’re getting the most for your money there are some things that you should know before you purchase the service. What do termites look like? Here’s a fact, we have people call our […]
