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 […]
Termites and foam insulation don’t mix, period! The question is why? I’ve been around the pest control block a few times and most moderately experienced builders will tell you that foam board insulation is a problem. The reason is that termites can eat foam when buried in the soil against the foundation. This was/is an […]
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 […]
Small ants with wings are a problem that pest control companies in Connecticut deal with all the time. Many times these pests are only a problem for a few days and then disappear. When they’re gone some homeowners tend to think it was just a passing problem because of a spring warm up. These homeowners […]
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 […]
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 […]
Termite damage and homeowners insurance are two terms that don’t go together very well. The reason is that most insurance companies wont’ cover initial termite damage to a home. I know that may seem unfair, but it’s a fairly common practice among most all insurance companies. Read on to find out why. Every year termites […]
Termite damage repair cost can be an enormous expense. The reason is that just as no two houses are the same no two termite problems are the same either. I’ve seen termite damage repair cost little more than a few hundred dollars and I’ve seen it run $10k plus. In most cases the repair cost […]
Termite mud tubes are by far the most common sign of termites. Especially the eastern subterranean termite as it’s the only termite we have in CT. The subterranean termite is very elusive and if you don’t know what you’re looking for it’s mud tubes can be hard to find. Once found though you’ll need to […]
Termite exterminator needed for a home? I wonder how many times termite exterminator needed for a home is entered into the Google search engine? My guess is that the number will likely get into the millions. The reason is that needing a termite exterminator for a home is by far one of the most common […]
