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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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