Q: Every Spring ANTS invade our kitchen. We find them near the sink and all over our pantry. Are they just a nuisance or should I worry that they could do harm or bite or spread something to my family?
A: Most ants in your kitchen are of no medical concern. The activity that you are describing sounds like Odorous House Ants. This is a species that is not native to the North Eastern part of the U.S. Having multiple colonies both inside and outside of your home, they can be very problematic. Get a thorough inspection to determine the extent of infestation. It is likely that you have some smaller colonies nesting within your home.
Q: Stink bugs are stinkin’ EVERYWHERE. Now I hear there is nothing we can do about them. Is that true? Where are they from? What can we do?
A: Stink Bugs come from Asia/China and it appears that “Ground 0” in the U.S. is Allentown, PA. They use chemicals for defense. Any insect that eats them spits them out: they smell and taste bad. They let off an odor when crushed. They have no natural predators in the U.S., which is why there’s an uncontrolled population. They enter your home to “over winter” in dark, cool, undisturbed places: attics, walls and fireplace chimneys. They will go outside in Spring and we can put together a plan to keep them out of your home next fall.
Q: We think we see termites in some unhealthy shrubs around our house but can’t find them in the house. Don’t termites just eat wood? Are they eating the dead wood in the bushes? Will they move from the bushes to the house?
A: You are partially correct. Termites will eat anything composed of cellulose including books, cotton fabric, and wood. Generally, if the termites are within 15 feet of your home, action is required. Have one of our Pest Professionals perform a FREE intensive inspection of your home to determine if the termites are already feeding on the structure. Not to worry if they are, our state-of-the-art treatment programs are environmentally friendly and very effective.
Q: I went to the attic to put away summer clothes and it’s full of flies. Are there flies nests or something and how can we get them out?
A: What you are seeing in your attic are probably Cluster Flies. These insects are not your typical flies associated with garbage or filth. They are parasites of earthworms. Cluster Flies pick certain homes to seek shelter over winter like the stink bugs, deriving their common name from their habit of entering a home or building in the fall and gathering together in clusters, usually in the attic or upper regions of buildings. Our Pest Professionals can easily help you rid your attic of these unwanted guests.
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