Carpenter Ants are large, they are between .25 to 1 inch in length, They live throughout the United States but prefer dead, damp wood to build their nests. Carpenter ants are a common pest that may be infesting your home, especially the black carpenter ant.
Carpenter ants are not termites, they do... more
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Termites 101: A Primer for Homeowners
Want to protect your house? It's as simple as following a few easy steps.
By Jim Morrison
Termites. Simply mentioning the word makes people cringe. Termites live in nearly every state in the union, they are very difficult to spot, and they want to eat your house.
So what is a homeowner to do? First... more
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The Top 5 Insects to Watch Out for this Summer
By Kelly Hanly
Late spring and throughout the summer months is the prime time for pests to thrive. Pests are either coming out from their eggs or returning from hibernation. Here are the top 5 insects to watch out for in the summertime:
Mosquitoes: Everyone hates the itch you keep scratching once... more
Bedbug invasion in Boston
They lay in wait for you as they crawl around inside your mattress and now apparently, no one is immune no matter how much you have in your bank account.
According to the Boston Herald, bedbugs are taking over throughout the city to the horror of many, especially in the Back Bay and South End where... more
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What You Should Know About Bedbugs
A little about bedbugs
The bed bugs are tiny creatures that reproduce rapidly, don’t die easily, and can go a year without feeding.
Their flattened bodies help them hide in the cracks and crevices around the room and within furniture.
There favorite hiding places include the bed frame, mattress... more
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