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Why Carpenter Ants Are A Year-Round Problem

DATE POSTED: September 15, 2017

It can get cold in New England. It is surprising that any ant can survive here. But they do. Ants are incredibly resilient. And there is no ant more resilient than the carpenter ant. Why do we say this? Because carpenter ants have the unique ability to live in our nice warm homes with us. This not only keeps them safe from the cold but also gives them the ability to be destructive all year long.

Tips To Avoid Carpenter Ants In South Portland

DATE POSTED: August 14, 2017

Carpenter ants are like mini excavators of wood that chew through it and spit it out causing holes in wooden structures and sawdust piles outside the holes in various places throughout your home. They are not like termites that actually eat the wood, rather carpenter ants burrow into moist damp wood to create nests. They usually stay outdoors but will enter your home through cracks in your…

Landscaping Tips To Help Avoid Carpenter Ant Infestations

DATE POSTED: July 14, 2017

If you need some help avoiding carpenter ants this year and every year, you will need some tips to make your home less attractive to them. They are just seeking food, water, and shelter for their colonies, but carpenter ants can wreak havoc in your home. Finding their satellite and remote colonies can be extremely difficult.

Not all ants are created equal

DATE POSTED: June 22, 2017

Ants are a part of most of our everyday lives this time of the year. From seeing ants scurrying along the sidewalk to the occasional little pest crawling on our leg when we are trying to enjoy a bit of sunshine in the yard, ants have become so common that we barely even notice them anymore. We don’t even kick up too much of a fuss when we see one looking desperately for an escape route when we…

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How Rainy Weather Affects Pests in South Portland

DATE POSTED: May 16, 2017

We've had so much rain in South Portland that many of us are starting to wonder if we'll ever see the sun again! But just as we feel like the constant, gloomy days of rainy weather are never going to end, the clouds break and the sun shines again as we get closer to summer in Maine. Rainy weather affects the pest forecast – making conditions ideal for breeding and for pests to look for shelter…

What Are These Tiny Black Ants?

DATE POSTED: May 11, 2017

Springtime, it’s the official start of the ant season! With so many species, it can sometimes be difficult to tell exactly which ant is invading your home; but it is important to know. While most are merely a nuisance and do not cause illness or damage, there is one species that can cause extensive damage to your home if left unattended.

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