Where do carpenter ants nest?

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: Its kind of normal

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 […]

Signs of termites: Do you really have them?

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 […]

Squirrel in your attic? Now what?

Squirrel in your attic? A grey squirrel is more than just annoying.  A common grey squirrel can destroy insulation, damage wood siding by gnawing their way into your home and last but not least cause fires.  It’s a well documented fact that fires in residences of unknown origin are many times blamed on squirrels and […]