Knowing how to kill rats is an art form. I’ve met many homeowners over the years that have tried and failed miserably because they thought it would be easy. Before you take on a rat job you need to know a few things about the enemy. This entire post will deal with the subject of how […]
Having rodents in walls is a common issue that needs to be dealt with. Fortunately there’s help available, but keep in mind what you think is a mouse may actually be something else. During the fall, winter and early spring pest control companies get many calls for rodents in walls. These strange noises are typically attributed to […]
A home flea treatment is not as easy as one would think. The typical person that has fleas usually just buys a flea bomb and fills the house with pesticides. Unfortunately, there’s a lot more to it than that. The best home flea treatment starts with proper preparation. This step is critical because without it the […]
Knowing how to kill fleas in your home isn’t easy. However, there are some tried and true methods that can get you to where you want to be: flea-free. If you’re reading this then you know that having fleas in your home is no fun. You’ve likely tried just about everything including flea collars, fleas dips […]
Knowing how to get rid of yellow jackets is a useful skill for the homeowner because the yellow jacket is very common and can provide a painful sting from a stinger located on its hind. If you know how to get rid of yellow jackets safely, it could be the difference between life and death […]
Carpenter bee holes are amazing to look at. If you’ve never seen a carpenter bee hole, they’re perfectly round and about the diameter of a dime. I’ve been in the pest control industry for 25 years and as my career has progressed I’ve begun to realize what a damaging pest carpenter bees actually are. Having carpenter […]
I don’t know why, but many people are shocked to hear that there are termites in Connecticut. The truth be told it’s actually a fairly common problem. I’m guessing that people mistakenly believe that since we have harsh winters there’s no way a termite could survive. However, Mother Nature is always working and gave termites a […]
The true cost of termite treatment and inspection is different depending on who you talk to. In order to be sure that your’re getting the most for your money there are some things that you should know before you purchase the service. What do termites look like? Here’s a fact, we have people call our […]
Ticks and fleas in your yard. If you haven’t had the misery of having a yard infested with fleas and ticks consider yourself lucky. For those of us that have we know how long they can stay around and how hard they can be to notice. The problem with tick and flea yard infestations is […]
You found a carpenter ant in your home, now what? The first thing to do is not to panic. There are plenty of people everyday who are facing the same problem. The real test of whether you should worry has to do with the additional questions you should be asking yourself. Is this the first […]