Winged and Swarming! Winged and flying insects swarming in or around your home is seldom a comforting experience! Our minds quickly turn to destructive pests such as carpenter ants or termites. Alternatively, too many of us sweep up insects and put it out of our thoughts without knowing what they were. How do we know
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Two of the main wood-damaging insects in our region are active right now: carpenter ants and subterranean termites. Most homeowners can probably point to a section of damaged wood in their home but the question might remain, which pest caused the damage? And what needs to be done about it? If the wood is damp
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Uh, oh! It’s termite swarming season and you think you just saw flying termites on the back deck! What now? Do you dare to call an exterminator during these pandemic times? Will you end up with technicians in your house? Are pest control companies even still in business? First, take a deep breath…Now in most
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Zack Ciras of Colonial Pest Control talks about termites, the damage they can do to homes, and how certified termite home inspections help both sellers and buyers.
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Sure, you can still burn insect-infested firewood, assuming that it hasn’t been sprayed with any pesticide (see What Can You Do With Insect-Infested Firewood?). Insects are just protein after all and grilling them won’t hurt you, but you need to decide if it’s worth it. IS THAT WOOD EVEN WORTH THE EFFORT? Whether the
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I would say you almost certainly don’t have termites in the paneling, or at least it is not termites that are leaving the sawdust piles. I always emphasize the importance of a professional inspection in cases like these since a number of different things could be going on. To put your mind at ease, our
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In the yard itself – 1. Move firewood piles away from the house – If you moved your firewood close to the house this winter for convenience, now is the time to get that wood farther away since firewood piles attract all kinds of pests and invite wood-feeding insects that could have an eye on
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It certainly could attract termites for more than one reason, and you’re right, it’s not a good idea. Subterranean termites live in and move through soil, searching for a wood food source. Installing those flower boxes can let termites bypass any soil termite treatment and instead gives them a direct route into your home. THAT’S
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In the Northeast, our primary termite pest (the one that causes most of the damage to structures) is the eastern subterranean termite. Knowing a little bit about this termite and being able to recognize early signs of infestation can mean the difference between eliminating a problem early and having to pay for an extensive termite
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