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 […]
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 […]
Termite damage is found in the oddest places. We all know termites eat wood, but did you know they eat drywall? That’s correct. The termite damage in the picture you see was from a home in Stratford Ct. The termites have eaten the paper between the latex paint and the white portion of 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 […]
By now everyone knows that having carpenter ants is not a good thing, but most people think ants, especially carpenter ants, are only a spring/summer problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Plenty of unsuspecting homeowners have carpenter ant colonies residing within their homes year round. In fact, as a general rule our company always […]
