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Drywood Termites are here

Posted on April 26, 2021
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Drywood termites can be avoided by making sure firewood and scrap wood is stored at least 20 feet from the home. Another drywood termite treatment tactic is to seal all cracks and crevices around the foundation of the home. Homeowners should also routinely inspect the property for signs of drywood... more
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What is a Paper Wasp

Posted on April 23, 2021
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Paper wasps get their common name from the paper-like material out of which they make their nests. Paper wasps are sometimes called umbrella wasps, after the shape of their distinctive nests. Paper wasps are a group of several species of vespid wasp. These stinging insects are semi-social... more
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Pavement ants are not picky eaters

Posted on April 22, 2021
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Pavement ants will consume almost anything, including seeds, nuts, insects, and all kinds of human food including sweets and greasy items. From fruit to meat, nothing is off the pavement ant’s menu! Foraging pavement ants will travel as far as 30 feet from their colonies in search of food; they... more
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Controlling Pavement Ants

Posted on April 20, 2021
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The first step in controlling pavement ants is to locate the colony. To do this, watch where the ants are coming from, and once you reach a wall, go to the other side of it to see if you can determine how the ants are getting into your living or work space. Often, minuscule cracks allow these tiny... more
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Five Termite Species All Homeowners Should Be Aware Of

Posted on April 19, 2021
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While there are over 2,000 species of termites, NPMA is sharing information about the following five species found throughout the U.S.: Subterranean termites are the most destructive species in the U.S. and live in colonies of up to two million members underground or in moist, secluded areas... more
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How to Keep House Mice Away from Your House

Posted on April 16, 2021
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To keep mice and other rodents out, make sure all holes larger than a dime and gaps wider than a pencil are sealed with silicone-based caulk, steel wool, or other construction material. Keep areas clear and store boxes off the floor, as mice can hide in clutter. Store food in sealed glass or metal... more
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Carpenter Ant Nest

Posted on April 15, 2021
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Carpenter ants build their nests outdoors in various wood sources, including tree stumps, rotting fence posts, old firewood, under stones, etc. The parent colony, or main colony, is typically located outside and contains the queen, eggs and young. Satellite nests can occur and branch out from the... more
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Carpenter Ant Habits

Posted on April 13, 2021
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Most species of carpenter ants attack wood that is currently or has previously been wet and damaged by mold. Even though carpenter ants first invade wet, decayed wood, they may later begin excavating tunnels through dry, undamaged wood. They usually come into buildings through cracks around doors,... more
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Drywood Termite Prevention

Posted on April 12, 2021
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Drywood termites can be avoided by making sure firewood and scrap wood is stored at least 20 feet from the home. Drywood termites form new colonies by gaining access to wood through small holes. As a drywood termite treatment tactic, seal all cracks and crevices in a... more
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How to keep carpenter ants out of your house

Posted on April 9, 2021
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You can prevent pest problems and get rid of ants by eliminating the moist conditions that attract them. Remove tree stumps, logs, and rotting wood within 100 yards of your home. Keep gutters and rain spouts clear to ensure proper drainage. Leave space between your house and any shrubs... more
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