Professional Exterminating

read moreIf you have big black ants ranging from about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch then their is a good chance that you have carpenter ants. We receive more inquiries into carpenter ants than any other pest. Since theirs is the habit of dwelling in and excavating wood, they were given the common name of "carpenter ant". The workers are highly polymorphic, that is, they vary greatly in size, ranging from 6mm to more than 10mm. Carpenter ants usually start becoming active in the spring. However, if you have carpenter ants through the winter you can be sure that the nest is in the structure of the house.

read moreIf ants are considered the infantry, then wasps are the air assault of Spring. As a rule, these relatively slow-moving flyers are somewhat beneficial since they exterminate other insects. However, the benefits are diminished the moment you get stung. I have personally been stung twice by these creatures in what I felt was without provocation. In fairness, I must say they are not as bothersome as yellow jackets. It can be said plainly that wasps have failed to endear themselves to people - we want them dead!

read moreThe House mouse is the most common rodent that pest control professionals are called upon to control. It should be noted that mice are the plural for mouse. Even if you see one mouse there are very good chances you have mice. Mice are very under reported by homes and businesses. A careful visual inspection of all premises, but especially the basement, garage, and attic are favorite hangouts for mice. This usually has no effect on the real population of mice in and around a house or business. The nest is made of soft material in fact cotton batting if available seems to be a favorite.