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 […]
Carpenter ants and moisture go together. In fact, some of the worst carpenter ant damage that I’ve ever seen has been accompanied by moisture. This moisture typically means there is a leak. However, in some cases it’s much worse as you’ll read in this post. Crawl spaces, bugs and moisture Bugs love moisture and crawl […]
The best time to spray for pests is a two part question. The simple answer is whenever you see pests, but the real answer is much more complicated. The first question that must be answered is what are you trying to accomplish? There are really only two answers. You’re either trying to prevent a pest […]
Ants in the spring is a normal event for homeowners to call about. In fact, it’s our number on service request during the months of April-June. The question is why and what does the weather if anything have to do with it? Weather and pests Every year like clock work we get calls from homeowners […]
Carpenter ants on the roof can be a problem for many reasons, but it’s usually a symptom of a bigger issue. The person who finds them is usually a carpenter or a roofer. Carpenter ants on the roof usually means water damage Carpenter ants are a wood destroying insect and they love wet wood. These […]
Do you have mice in your shed? It’s a common issue, but there are ways to stop this from happening. However, first you need to know how the mice are getting in. The vast majority of people are under the impression that just because you can stop mice from getting into your home that the […]
Do you have small holes made by beetles in your floors? If you do you’re probably dealing with powder post beetle. This is a generic name for an entire group of wood eating beetles and larva. At first sight you may have images of the house falling down around you, but I can assure you […]
Mouse traps or glue boards are just two of the many methods available to someone looking to control mice. As a pest management professional I have a preference. We all know what a mouse trap looks like. As of late there have been some new entries into the market, but the truth is that they […]
What is the cost of mouse extermination? It’s a question that pest control companies answer daily. However, instead of asking what is the cost of mouse extermination I think the real question is: what am I getting for my money? The extermination of mice at first glance may seem easy, but recently mice have become a year-round […]
How do mice get in houses it’s a comment that pest controllers hear all the time. The complaint comes from frustrated homeowners that just want mice gone forever. In some cases a service person can block up obvious areas, but in other cases mice just chew their way in again. Over the winter I was […]
