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 […]
Where to find termites in your home is an easy task for someone with experience. However, doing your own termite inspection as a homeowner is like diagnosing yourself for a disease. You may know a little bit because you read it on the internet, but real world experience is invaluable. If you live in CT […]
Can termites eat drywall? It’s a fair question to ask considering that the damage caused by termites costs consumers about 30 billion dollars per year. Termites are also known to be voracious eaters and studies have estimated that 50K termites can devour one foot of 2×4 in about 6 months. Taking all that into account […]
Termites and foam insulation don’t mix, period! The question is why? I’ve been around the pest control block a few times and most moderately experienced builders will tell you that foam board insulation is a problem. The reason is that termites can eat foam when buried in the soil against the foundation. This was/is an […]
Small ants with wings are a problem that pest control companies in Connecticut deal with all the time. Many times these pests are only a problem for a few days and then disappear. When they’re gone some homeowners tend to think it was just a passing problem because of a spring warm up. These homeowners […]
Termite treatment cost in CT can vary and there are really two main reasons why. The first is that the products in the industry are far better than they were 20 years ago. The second is there’s more competition. Believe it or not these two reasons seem like a good thing, but for the consumer […]
VA termite inspections, does your home need one and what are the consequences?. The VA offers great interest rates on loans for men and women who have served in our armed forces. However, many of these loans have difficult requirements that can hold up a loan. The two main requirements that effect pest control are […]
Termites in CT are a common problem. They’re so common that they’re one of the top 3 pests we provide service for. Termites in CT come from the soil and and get into homes in some fairly typical areas. There are also some towns in CT where termites are more likely to be found. In […]
