Do you have carpenter ants in your house. Everyday during the summer people ask me. How can I get rid of carpenter ants? Well the simple truth is that most carpenter ant control starts with common sense. I took the picture show below during a recent inspection in Newtown, CT. As you can see the […]
Termite damage is found in the oddest places. We all know termites eat wood, but did you know they eat drywall? That’s correct. The termite damage in the picture you see was from a home in Stratford Ct. The termites have eaten the paper between the latex paint and the white portion of the […]
Remember when your purchasing a home it’s important to have a termite inspection. We received a call from a new homeowner last week that was instructed by a family member prior to their inspection that there are very few homes in Connecticut that have termites. The home inspector tried unsuccessfully to change their mind, but […]
Facts you need to know about termites and termite control: The termite species in CT is the eastern subterranean termite. Even with harsh winters the northeast has heavy to moderate termite activity. Termite colonies are 3-25′ below the ground. Termites eat all wood based products including paper, boxes, drywall and books. Termites only need the […]
When you purchase a new home a wood destroying insect inspection should always be included. Even in cooler climates such as Connecticut they are still important, we have just as many wood destroying insects as most other states. In fact, according to industry experts Connecticut has heavy to moderate termite activity, so why isn’t every […]
Giving a free termite estimate is pretty common in the pest control industry, but I had a funny thing happen today. I had a prospective client call and ask for a free termite estimate over the phone!! I tried to explain that this was difficult to do because there are so many variables that must […]
Homes are selling for less than they have in the past 8 years. In my opinion, now is the best time to find a great deal on the home of your dreams. Pick a qualified agent and start looking, odds are better than average you’ll find a great home at a great price you can […]
