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Wood Destroying Pests

DATE POSTED: March 23, 2015

As a homeowner, there is nothing more important than learning what pests destroy your home and what preventative measures you can take. I've compiled the three worst home wreckers in order of importance and thrown in some tips on how to keep them from eating away at your equity.

Carpenter Ants In Winter?

DATE POSTED: January 26, 2015

Yep. Don't think that just because your nostril hairs freeze every time you walk out into the winter chill that your home is safe from carpenter ants. Ants come back every year, no matter how much snow you get. That means they know how to hide from the winter chill. One of the places they hide is inside your house. Yep. They could already be inside. Here is what you need to know about carpenter…

Are Big Black Ants Harmful?

DATE POSTED: August 12, 2014

There are a few different types of black ants you might find in or around your home. The most common types are carpenter ants and pavement ants. Pavement ants are harmless and are more of an annoyance than anything else. Carpenter ants are not only annoying but can also cause structural damage to your home. These ants eat through wood to make their homes. They will eat through any kind moist or…

How To Tell When You Have Carpenter Ants

DATE POSTED: July 14, 2014

As a homeowner, it is likely that you will see ants in your home at one point or another. While an ant may just appear to be an "ant" on the surface, there are different species of ants. Most ants are just a nuisance but their are some that can cause extensive damage to the wood of your home. The carpenter ant is a fairly large ant that, unlike other common ants, excavate wood to make room for…

Carpenter Ant Control For Worcester Homeowners

DATE POSTED: May 7, 2014

Ants in the house may seem like a minor problem. But what if the ants you are seeing are more than just the annoying little black ants that invade your home every spring? What if they are carpenter ants? Are carpenter ants harmful? The answer is YES! Carpenter ants are known for their destructive habits as they hollow out the wood in your home to build their nests. They will forage for food in…

Worcester Pest Control Warning: Wood Destroying Insects

DATE POSTED: April 4, 2014

It’s officially Spring and while the typical spring weather has not caught up with us yet in New England it won’t be long till the grass is green, the flowers are bloomed and insects and other pests attempt to invade our homes once again. If you aren’t looking forward to the increase in pest activity that comes with this refreshing season you aren’t the only one! The truth is there are…

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