By Sue2014 May 13, 2014
I called Bee Hunter to inspect for yellow jacket nests because of a concentrated amount of agitated bees surrounding the front of my house. I am very allergic and unable to mow lawn or even go out my front door for mail...The owner of Bee Hunter merely said he can do nothing for me because I cannot specifically identify the exact location of the nest. well..isnt finding the nest part of HIS job??? I have never been more disappointed in a company...such incompetencey ...read more
By johnsmith01 December 12, 2013
I am very pleased with the customer service I receive when I call in to the office as well as the knowledge and ability of the technicians taking care of my pest service. Keep up the great job! I would recommend them to anyone. ...read more
By Mathews31 December 12, 2013
Spectrum helped us identify a bug and gave reassuring advice in less than an hour over the phone at no cost. I called Spectrum Pest Control, described the problem, and they called back within 15 minutes. I sent them a couple photos and they were able to identify the bug and reassure us that there was nothing to worry about. I would definitely call Spectrum Pest Control in a heartbeat if I am ever again in need of an exterminator! ...read more
Carpenter ants are a rather large ant, sometimes getting as big as an inch in size. They will live indoors or outdoors, but are normally found in or around wood of some type. Unlike termites they do not eat the wood; they just burrow holes in the wood to live in. It̢۪s possible you may be in need of professional carpenter and extermination. Where They Hide Outdoors you can find carpenter ants living among moist dead wood. They will burrow many chambers throughout the wood to make room for their family. Carpenter ants are a social ant and will live in colonies sometimes over a thousand in numbers. Indoors you can find them living around windows and eaves, especially in the kitchen and bathroom areas. They will be attracted to the moistest part of the house. Once they get into the house and breed, they can cause significant damage to wood, just like termites do. There are many times when these carpenter ants have been mistaken for termites. What do They Eat? Carpenter ants will feed on living and dead insects. They prefer what is called honeydew. This honeydew is a sweet substance that is produced by mill worms and other scale insects. Indoor carpenter ants will feed on anything they find sitting out. They will eat meat, fruits, vegetables and garbage. Anything that they can take back to the colony to sustain life. Most foraging is done at nights and can be as far as 100 yards away from their nest. Carpenter ants do not eat wood, they simple chew it up into a sawdust like substance to create tunnels for their living quarters. Pest Status Because of the damage the carpenter ant can do to infested wood, they have been deemed a domestic and agricultural pest. They can burrow thousands of tunnels and chambers in the center of the wood. This will compromise the stability of the structure and cause it to collapse. Finding a colony in your house could be devastating, depending on the extent of the infestation. Prevention of Carpenter Ants It may seem like preventing these ants from getting into your house is impossible, but it can be done. You will need to make sure that every crack and crevice is filled in. Painting wood with an enamel paint will help detour carpenter ants from burrowing into them. Try to keep wood as dry as possible, since carpenter ants are attracted to moisture. Killing Them Carpenter ants can be killed with a combination of dust and insecticide. The dust will need to be placed inside the tunnels with a dust injector. The insecticide will need to be sprayed around the noticed nest site. You may need to apply repeated treatments to completely eliminate the colony completely. You may want to call a professional for carpenter ant extermination. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has the best resources for your needs. If your infestation is extremely bad there will be other steps that will need to be taken ensure the stability of your structure. You may have to enable the use of tenting to completely remove all of the carpenter ants inside your house. ...read more
By Spectrum Pest Control November 20, 2013
If you are planning on growing tomato plants in your garden, you will need to familiarize yourself with the different types of pests that may seek out your tomato plants to feed off of. You will need to take precautions to prevent pests from damaging your tomato plants. ...read more
Obtaining a pest control certification can lend credibility to your services and inspire confidence and respect in your customers. Learn more about pest control certification to determine if procuring this valuable designation would be a positive career measure for you. ...read more