Fleas in a house can be a huge problem. In this post I’d like to explain a few of the most basic problems we have when controlling fleas. 1. Inadequate Prep: You must do ALL the prep work BEFORE a flea treatment. If the prep is inadequate or not done, the chances for achieving control are […]
By now everyone knows that having carpenter ants is not a good thing, but most people think ants, especially carpenter ants, are only a spring/summer problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Plenty of unsuspecting homeowners have carpenter ant colonies residing within their homes year round. In fact, as a general rule our company always […]
Liquid Rodent Repellants Work Recently, our company has started to use a liquid rodent repellant. To my surprise it seems to work! Now, lets be clear this product isn’t the do all end all, but we have seen a decrease in certain accounts where the product has been used. The active ingredients in the product […]
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 […]
My name is David Bisaillon and when I started Envirocare I was given a lot of advice, most of it not very good. The best advice I got was from my grandfather who said “keep it simple, give people what they paid for and you’ll be fine. Through the years the company has grown and […]
Needing a mouse exterminator in CT is not unusual. With the onset of fall and colder evening temperatures mouse season begins and your home may be at risk of becoming a mouse hotel. Following these steps as well consulting with a pest management professional can lessen the amount of time these creatures live with […]
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 […]
In case you haven’t noticed pest control services have become very popular as of late. This is due to the huge increase in bed bug activity throughout the nation. Bed bugs are spreading so quickly that they soon will reach epidemic status. As the problem becomes larger more individuals are entering the industry looking to […]
The colder nights of fall will bring lady bugs and cluster flies into your home, they’re seeking refuge from the winter to come. These pests can be alarming when found in your home only because they come in abundant numbers. The trick to stopping these pests begins on the outside of your home. The biology […]
Pesticides And You We have all heard the horror stories about pesticides and there long term effects on both the environment and humans. The other side of the story is that in some cases pesticides are a necessary part of the modern world. In fact, many of the gains in agriculture are due to […]
