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Common Warning Signs Of Carpenter Ants In New England

DATE POSTED: October 19, 2018

Carpenter ants are as lively as ever during the fall. It’s important to look out for the warning signs these pests leave behind.

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.

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…

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.

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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…

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