Fruit flies in the kitchen is a common problem in many homes. In most cases a pest control company is not needed. Knowing where to look and what to look for will help you solve the problem on your own. Flies in the kitchen? When a commercial customer calls and says that they have fly […]
Can mice be dangerous? As a pest management professional I’m painfully aware that droppings are the main reason why people want mice gone. However, mice along with other rodent pests can cause fires. Mice show up in the strangest places. Can mice be dangerous and cause fires? I’m writing this blog post on the sad […]
Chew holes from rats are a common sign of their presence. That’s why it never ceases to amaze me that people who have rats are surprised when we confirm their suspicions. In fact, most people stay in denial for a while before they call in professional help. If you’re not recognizing chew holes from rats […]
Ants in the ceiling can be a difficult issue to solve. This is especially true in Connecticut where the main ant that we deal with is the carpenter ant. If you’re worried this may be your problem here’s what you’ll need to know. Any exterminator that you use will need to know construction. As with […]
Mice in the basement is by far the most common symptom of mice found in homes. The reason is that there are just so many areas where they can get in. Mice are small and agile. In fact, in order to get into a home they only need a hole the diameter of a pencil. […]
Bird feeders bring rats to your yard. In fact, I’d say it’s the primarily cause of rat issues in the suburbs. Once you have rats in your yard it can become very difficult to get rid of the issue without the help of a professional. In order for rats to survive they need all the […]
Mice in a restaurant can be hard to deal with. In fact, there have been entire tutorials written about it. However, if you’re a restaurant owner reading this short post may help you. First, please understand this. When servicing mice in a restaurant there has to be client cooperation. In the absence of that any […]
Carpenter ants in a window sill is very common. In fact, carpenter ants themselves are so common that it’s the number one pest that we treat for from April-July. Most callers that call our company don’t know exactly where the ants are coming from, but those that do may see a few common signs. One […]
Strange noises in the attic is a call that we get often. As a company we’ve been around for over 22 years. In that time we’ve learned that a lot of the noises that people hear repeat depending on the season and time of day. Attics are the most notorious for having this occur. If […]
What do termites look like, do you really know? More often than not the answer is “I know what termites look like I’ve seen them before”. The truth is that most people are wrong and that’s ok. There are pest control companies all over the world that would be happy to make the ID for […]
