Bees in the house? A summer problem only?

Bees in the house or should I say wasps? Many people including many professionals use the word interchangeably.  Many, including myself will also tell you that wasps in Connecticut are dead and gone after several freezes.  I’m writing this blog post to admit I was wrong, sort of. Bees in the house along with a […]

Safely getting rid of wasps and hornets

Safely getting rid of wasps may sound easy, but it can be tricky even for a professional.  In fact, there are some nests that are better off left alone.  This is especially true later in the season. The main safety concerns for a professional are very different from the homeowner.  The reason is that we […]

Yellow jackets nesting in walls

Yellow jackets nesting in walls is a common problem that we deal with in August and Sept.  The key to control of this issue is to know where the wasps are and how they are getting in.  Exterminating them is the easy part.  However, even after 27 years in the business I’m still shocked by […]

Pest control in the fall is important

Pest control in the fall is a very important time of the year to receive service.  However, many homeowners ignore it because they assume pests are gone.  This couldn’t be further from the truth.  In fact, many pests such as mice, stinkbugs, wasps and ants will overwinter in your home and emerge next spring.  Here […]

How to kill hornets?: Is it worth the risk?

So, you want to know how to kill hornets, in particular the bald faced hornet? I’ll be glad to give you the information you desire, but is the risk worth it?  We all know the scenario, you wake up one day and seemingly overnight there’s a nest the size of a basketball in a nearby […]

How to get rid of yellow jackets

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 […]