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…
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…
Why is Your Home Attracting Ants?
When warm weather arrives, you might expect to see an ant or two crawling around your property. In many cases, this instance is harmless. But if it’s recurring and the ants seem to be multiplying, your home could be attracting these pests – and may already harbor an ant infestation. If this is the case,…
Tips for Controlling Ants in Spring
First, you notice them on your countertops or scurrying across the floor – and there’s never just one. As the spring season approaches, you may start to notice more ants around your home as these tiny pests become more active during these warmer months. Ants in the spring season are in search of new places…
7 Common Types of Fall Pests
Many think, “Summer has passed, so the weather is too cold for ticks and other pests.” With fall, however, comes a new group of critters invading your home. If you think you’ve gone through the worst part of the year, think again, as the following may appear when temperatures drop: Rats and Mice Rodents appear…
