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Are Carpenter Ants In Your Worcester Home?

DATE POSTED: March 6, 2014

Spring is around the corner, yes even in New England, which means that as we become more active and start to enjoy the outdoors again so do many pests, including ants. While nobody wants any type of ant species crawling through their home, there are some ants that are more serious than others and will need immediate attention. Carpenter ants are one such species of ant that you will definitely…

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It's Never Too Early To Prepare For Carpenter Ants

DATE POSTED: February 27, 2014

Every once in awhile in February, we get a beautiful day that almost feels like spring! The sun is shining, the snow is starting to melt and we all get a little bit of spring fever. These warm-ish days are here to remind us that spring really is just around the corner and with spring comes ant season.

How Do I Know If I Have Carpenter Ants?

DATE POSTED: August 15, 2013

The summer is halfway over; have you gotten everything you wanted done this summer, especially as far as home improvement projects go? If you were planning on repainting your home this summer, that’s definitely not something you want to hold off on, because not only will newly repainted siding make your house look good, the paint can help protect the wood of your home from water and weather…

Carpenter Ants And Termites In Rhode Island

DATE POSTED: April 26, 2013

There are two wood destroyers that home and business owners in Rhode Island deal with: termites and carpenter ants. These are two very different insects, that both destroy wood in different ways and for different reasons. The professional exterminators at Big Blue Bug of Providence RI want to help you understand the differences between termites and carpenter ants in case these pests…

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5 Tips To Keep Your Firewood Free Of Pests

DATE POSTED: November 21, 2012

When it comes to winter in New England, there’s one thing for certain, a fireplace is quite handy to have. Not only can you keep your energy bills down and take away the chill of the cold, cozying up in front of the fire is an excellent way to pass a winter night. But if you are like many, the location and placement of your firewood could be attracting pests into your home, some posing serious…

Do You Know How To Identify Carpenter Ants?

DATE POSTED: August 10, 2012

Like many homeowners in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New England, when there are ants in the home you may have a hard time identifying the species. Unfortunately if carpenter ants are not accurately detected, your home could be at risk. While most ants are harmless and merely nuisance pests, carpenter ants prove to be more than just a nuisance. In fact they are known for carving galleries into…

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