How much is a treatment for termites? The answer depends on the size, difficulty of treatment and other factors. In Connecticut there are two different methods used to treat termites. Envirocare Pest Control offers both, but really recommends one over the other. A termite treatment in CT can be difficult Connecticut is a unique state […]
May is termite season in Connecticut and while termites can be found year round May is the busiest month. If you’re a homeowner there are some things about termites in Ct that you should know. Failing to catch the telltale signs of a problem can lead to more severe damage within your home. May is […]
What do termites look like, do you really know? More often than not the answer is “I know what termites look like I’ve seen them before”. The truth is that most people are wrong and that’s ok. There are pest control companies all over the world that would be happy to make the ID for […]
Damage from ants and termites happens together all the time. The reason why it’s not reported more is that some people just don’t know the difference between each. The ant and termite that we’re going to discuss is the carpenter ant and the eastern subterranean termite. Both pests are in CT Carpenter ants vs termites […]
Termite damage in your house? It can show up just about anywhere. The problem is that most homeowners don’t always know what they’re looking for. This is the first and best reason to get a yearly termite inspection. Termites are a neighborhood problem As a veteran termite inspector who has been working in the same […]
A crack in the foundation can let termites into the basement of your home. A termite only needs about the width of a business card to gain access and the damage begins. We only have one termite species in CT, the eastern subterranean termite. A crack in the foundation can let termites in At times […]
Repairing termite damage is a must when it crosses the line from minor damage to structural damage. However, you can’t stop there a treatment must also take place. Not treating a home for termites after a repair is a bad idea. Here’s why Repairing termite damage that’s structural When purchasing a new home or doing […]
Termites and pressure treated wood are generally two things you don’t hear in the same sentence. This is mainly because we’ve been led to believe that pressure treated wood will prevent all instances of termites. Contractors use treated wood for ground contact installs, new sill plates and finally even to repair termite damage. I have […]
Are there termites in CT? The short answer is yes, but which type? There all different types of termites in the world, but the only one in Connecticut is the eastern subterranean termite. The eastern subterranean termite is small, but what they lack in size they more than compensate for in numbers. Is Connecticut infested? […]
Termite control problems can happen at any job. Fortunately though manufacturers have provided better pesticides that combat these issues. However, sometimes a situation occurs that is so rare it will take a lot of investigation to solve the issue at hand. The following is one such occasion. A big termite problem: Solving the mystery of […]
