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Are Carpenter Ants A Threat To South Portland Homes?

DATE POSTED: August 6, 2019

One of the bonuses of living in Maine is not needing to worry about termites. However, we do need to worry about other wood-destroying insects, such as carpenter bees and carpenter ants. Both pests can cause significant damage to South Portland homes. It’s always a good idea to take precautions against any pest that can cause structural damage to your home, and carpenter ants are no…

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What Can I Do To Protect My Providence Home From Carpenter Ants This Year?

DATE POSTED: May 14, 2019

If you’ve lived in the area long enough, there’s no doubt that you or someone you know has had the misfortune of a pest invasion at one point or another. With the spring weather we’ve been getting, it’s no surprise that many homeowners are dealing with all the pest pressures that the warmer temperatures encourage.

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I Think I Have Carpenter Ants Inside My New England Home - What Do I Do Now?

DATE POSTED: December 17, 2018

If you have seen carpenter ants, or even a small sign of their existence inside your New England home, you need to take action right away. Just because the temperature is dropping, that doesn’t mean that these pests will go away anytime soon.

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Could Carpenter Ants Still Be Active Inside My Maine Home?

DATE POSTED: November 30, 2018

You may be wondering if carpenter ants could still be active inside your Maine home this fall. The simple answer is yes. Carpenter ants, if established in a warm residence, can keep working and causing damage to your South Portland home all winter.

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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.

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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?

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Today Big Blue Bug's technician, Michael, came to my home to spray for carpenter ants. He is one of the most respectful and professional young men that I have encountered in a while. While all Big Blue Bug employees that I have meet have been courteous, knowledgeable and professional, it is refreshing to see these traits in someone as young as Michael. I attribute this, naturally, to his upbringing, but also to the detailed training by your company... I do not often have an opportunity to write…"

I am writing to let you know how impressed I am with one of your service technicians who just completed two services for me. Though I only know his first name as Jason, I can tell you that you have a real asset working for you there. Jason arrived promptly as requested, described what he intended on completing with his new mosquito killing application, and quickly went to work. Though a young man, Jason was very knowledgeable, respectful and courteous; qualities that many of the young seem to…"

I am writing to you because we want you to know how pleased we are with the outstanding service that Michel Wery has provided to Bryant University.

As Manager of Custodial Operations, I have the opportunity to work with many different vendors and it is rare for an individual to provide the responsiveness and professionalism that Michel has demonstrated. Over the past two years, any time me or one of my manager's have called Michel, we receive an almost instant call back and we are…"

The Wheeler School has contracted with The Big Bug Solutions for more than 20 years. We would recommend them highly to anyone with a pest problem at their company. We sometimes feel that mice and carpenter ants are afraid to enter our School property! That's because of The Big Blue Bug Solutions' knowledge of pest control and thoroughness on the job.

Gerald DelSignore, Plant Manager,
Certified Plant Engineer
The Wheeler School"

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