Sawdust from carpenter ants in Connecticut is a common thing to see, especially in the spring and summer. However, did you know that other pests create frass as well? Some of those pests are from our area while others are not. Knowing what frass looks like is the key to identification of the pest you […]
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. […]
Why is there sawdust falling from your roof? Well, the simple answer is that you likely have bugs. The problem is which kind. Not all insects create sawdust, but depending on the time of the year it’s likely one of the following. How many times have you been looking out the kitchen window in May […]
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 […]
Stains from mice and droppings can be two of the most disgusting things you’ll see that mice leave behind. The reason is that there will be no doubt where the mice have been traveling most frequently. Many times it’s in the most frequented places in your home like the kitchen. If you want to know […]
How to catch mice is a matter of persistence and knowing the particulars of your prey. Can you do it? Every year mice are a problem throughout the world. Over history rodents in general have been responsible for not only disease, but also contamination of food stuffs and food areas. To say that mice are […]
Mice nesting in foam insulation can be a real problem. The reason is that most people just don’t take mice into account when looking to save money on their energy bills. Everyone wants a warm home. One of the best methods to achieve this goal is to add insulation, in particular foam insulation. I’ve been […]
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 […]
