Bat versus mouse droppings are actually quite different in appearance. If you know the difference between the two your chances at controlling either pest rises. Get it wrong and it will be a complete failure. The methods of control for these pests are very different. In order to begin a discussion about poop, you’ll need […]
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? […]
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 […]
How bad are carpenter ants? The simple answer is very bad. The reason is that the typical homeowner doesn’t recognize the damage that ants can do or what ongoing conditions help them do it. Carpenter ants are a wood destroying insect, but they don’t eat wood they chew through it and build nests in it. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
So, you think you have a carpenter ant nest in a wall, now what? It’s a common issue that most homeowners at one time or another will encounter, but what signs should you look for? A carpenter ant nest in a wall isn’t like a wasp nest. The reason is that the hollow void that […]
Ants in CT can be a headache to deal with, but in CT we’re lucky we only have a few species. Every year around the April-June time frame our phone rings with CT homeowners that are having big problems with ants. While we deal with all ant species the carpenter ant is by far and […]
Signs of termites in your home can be upsetting, but are you sure what you’re looking at are really termites? Over the past 25 years I’ve inspected 1000’s of homes for termites. In that time many people who thought they had termites actually had an unrelated pest issue. In fact, many of the issues we […]
