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What Are These Large Black Ants In My Rhode Island Home?

DATE POSTED: June 29, 2015

When you say big, how big do you mean? There is a black ant that is only about 1.5 mm to about 4 mm, that can get into homes. It is appropriately called the little black ant. If these are the ants you have, you don't have much to worry about. They don't do structural damage to your home. And, although they have a stinger, it is too small to hurt you.

Are Bats In Rhode Island Dangerous?

DATE POSTED: June 25, 2015

Let's answer this question with another question: "Are cars dangerous?" Some would say no, and others would say that 32,675 people died in a motor vehicle accident in 2014. Both would be correct. You can't simply say that cars are dangerous. If you want to protect yourself from being hurt in a car accident, you need to know how and why cars can be dangerous. The same can be said of bats. If you…

Bat Proofing Your Home

DATE POSTED: June 23, 2015

Bats bring out a certain creepy feeling in most people. There are around 40 species of bats in the United States and three of them commonly find themselves in buildings and homes. Finding a bat in your home can cause quite a panic. When I was younger I remember finding a bat in our living room. My mother and I spent hours trying to be brave and catch the darn thing to put it back outside. There…

Bed Bug Problems May Increase Over The Summer

DATE POSTED: June 11, 2015

It happens every year, so it is only logical to assume that it will happen again this year. Bed bug infestations always increase in the summer. Here are some of the ways summer will increase your chances of getting bed bugs.

Did I Carry Bed Bugs Home?

DATE POSTED: June 3, 2015

That’s a question many ask themselves after arriving home from vacation and waking up with tiny red bites on their arms, legs or other exposed skin. It’s very common to carry bed bugs home after traveling especially during the summer months. We’ll explain why. Keep on reading.