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Keeping Your South Portland Home Safe From Wood-Destroying Insects

DATE POSTED: October 15, 2018

You might be aware that termites aren’t much of a threat in Maine, but did you know that there are plenty of other wood-destroying insects that can wreak havoc in your home?

Why Year-Round Pest Control Is The Best Way To Prevent Carpenter Ants

DATE POSTED: September 19, 2018

Most of us probably think that ants are just ants—they all look kind of the same, they all are a nuisance, they all live outside and are only a problem during the spring and summer. But this isn’t the case.

How To Avoid Carpenter Ant Damages In South Portland

DATE POSTED: May 24, 2018

Here in Maine, we don’t really have to worry about termites. This is great, but it doesn’t mean we are “out of the woods.” Unfortunately, we do have carpenter ants, which are also wood-destroying pests. These ants can actually cause just as much damage as termites. The only difference is that unlike termites, carpenter ants do not feed on the wood. They use the wood to create their nests…

Why You Cannot Ignore Carpenter Ants

DATE POSTED: April 18, 2018

Sometimes in life, you think you can ignore the little things, and then those little things become big things. The check engine light is on in your car for the 10th time and you come to be familiar with it and leave it, ignoring it entirely. Sure it could be nothing, but it could also be a sign that something major is about to happen and next thing you know, what could have been a cheap part is…

When The Carpenter Ants Come Marching In

DATE POSTED: March 5, 2018

The weather in New Bedford, MA is looking nicer by the day, and it will soon inspire us to get out into our yards and start working on spring cleanup. Warm weather has a similar effect on carpenter ants. When it warms up, carpenter ants become more active. But they're not going to clean anything in your yard, nor do they work to improve your home. Their activity can actually do damage to your New…

Don’t Forget About Carpenter Ants

DATE POSTED: December 21, 2017

Just because it’s getting colder outside doesn’t mean all of the ants are dying off. They’re just looking for a place to hide and to make new homes for the winter! Carpenter ants are very resilient and expert survivors. They have been known to build satellite colonies in the comfort of our foundations as the weather cools. These satellite colonies are temporary homes for the carpenters to…

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