The extermination of carpenter ants is done by finding areas where they’re nesting. Typically, the most common area to find a carpenter ant colony is where some type of moisture exists. The most common areas are the following: Interior wall cavities Areas where there have been water leaks Areas of dense vegetation Window frames and […]
Often times when carpenter ants build a nest within a home the damage that they cause can be devastating. Carpenter ant damage in a home is usually located around an area where there’s some type of moisture penetration. A common area that this takes place is where a wood deck attaches to a home. A […]
In Southbury, CT black ants and big black ants are common. People call all the time and say ” we have black ants, but they’re not carpenter ants” Our answer to this statement is always the same. I’m sorry to inform you of this, but yes they are. After the initial shock we explain ourselves […]
I often asked how to kill carpenter ants. This is going to come as a surprise, but learning how to kill carpenter ants is actually quite easy. The problem is finding them. For instance, over the past 20 years I’ve found carpenter ant colonies in hollow wood doors, shower rods, vases, empty kitchen cabinets and […]
Knowing the difference between carpenter ants versus termites is important. Every spring we get calls from homeowners that say they see ants with wings. Typically these homeowners have no idea as to whether they’re dealing with swarming termites or swarming ants. This article is to help you identify the differences between carpenter ants versus termites. […]
Do you have carpenter ants in your house. Everyday during the summer people ask me. How can I get rid of carpenter ants? Well the simple truth is that most carpenter ant control starts with common sense. I took the picture show below during a recent inspection in Newtown, CT. As you can see the […]
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 […]
Little brown ants at the crack between your garage entrance and the driveway? Here’s a quick tip on how to TEMPORARILY get rid of them without using a pesticide. Boil water and pour the water into the crack, repeat as needed. Simple yet effective!!! The name of this ant is a pavement ant. They can […]
