Carpenter Ants: What Attracts Them & How to Keep Them Away
As a familiar staple at picnics and frequent roamer around your yard, ants may seem like a natural part of any outdoor experience. To some, the presence of ants signifies the joy that warmer months can bring. However, when carpenter ants start to encroach upon your home or establish an overwhelming and infringing presence on…
How Dangerous Are Mosquitoes?
Many people think of mosquitoes as an annoying interruption to backyard barbeques in the spring and summertime. Yet, more than one million people die from mosquito-borne illnesses each year across the globe, including over 1,000 Americans. When you consider these numbers, mosquitoes are very deadly creatures. What should you know about these pests? And, more…
Carpenter Ants vs. Termites: Appearance, Signs & Damage
When you first spot a few insects flying or crawling throughout your home, you may think nothing of it – until you notice signs of damage from these tiny unidentified pests. At the first signs of damage, you may immediately think you have a termite infestation due to their reputation for inflicting damage. However, you…
The Dangers of Squirrels in the Attic
You may notice squirrels in the park or along the side of the road when you’re driving, but is it possible for one to enter your home? You might not realize right away, but a whole family of them could be living in your attic! Squirrels can scurry up trees, cross a branch and climb…
What to Know About Repairing Termite Damage
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, estimated expenditures on termite damage and associated repairs, as well as termite inspections, termite extermination and other termite control measures or expenses, sometimes total as much as $7 billion per year. If a termite colony has gone unchecked for years, long-term termite damage may not only cost…
