Do carpenter ants eat wood? The simple answer is no, but there’s more to it than that. For instance is what you’re looking at really a carpenter ant? In the months of April-August our phones are kept busy with what I think is the number one pest in CT. The carpenter ant. In order to […]
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 […]
Where do carpenter ants nest? Do you know? Not many people do. The reason is that like it or not if you have carpenter ants you also likely have moisture damage. Carpenter ants are a common issue in Connecticut. In fact its the call we most often get for service, so when I get a […]
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 […]
Ants in spring are a common call that we get. In fact, some people call the same exterminator year after year to “kill” these ants. Yet next year they’re back again. Here’s a Connecticut pest control secret. Depending on the weather and time of year the ants your dealing with are likely the same ants […]
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 […]
Black carpenter ants in your home is definitely an issue that needs to be attended to. However, did you know that not all carpenter ants are black? This color variation sometimes makes a difference as to where they’re nesting within your home. Different colors appear to matter The most common color that people associate with […]
A carpenter ant nest and signs of an infestation can be quite obvious if you know what you’re looking for. However, what if you don’t know what you’re looking for, but think you may have a problem? Below are three scenarios that actually happened in 2018 at homes we visited. Carpenter ants in winter Back […]
So, you have ants in the kitchen? You’ll be surprised to know that this is the most common issue we hear during the warm weather months. There are many reasons for it, lets take a look at some areas and let’s concentrate on carpenter ants. This is where the food is Ants in the kitchen […]
You found a carpenter ant in your home, now what? The first thing to do is not to panic. There are plenty of people everyday who are facing the same problem. The real test of whether you should worry has to do with the additional questions you should be asking yourself. Is this the first […]
