Pest Inspector CT: Carpetner Ant Control Tips after Hurricane Sandy
Thursday, November 15th, 2012November 15, 2012
Pest Inspector CT – Carpetner Ant Control after Hurricane Sandy. A number of steps can be taken by homeowners to reduce the potential for future carpenter ant problems after Hurricane Sandy:
- Correct roof leaks, plumbing leaks and other moisture problems which will attract carpenter ants.
- Eliminate wood-to-ground contact such as where landscaping has moved soil or mulch up against the wood siding of a home.
- Clip back tree limbs and vegetation touching the roof or siding of the house. Limbs and branches serve as “bridges” between carpenter (more…)
Pest Inspector CT. As those affected by the destructive damage and widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy begin the rebuilding process, the National Pest Management Association is focusing on the impact the super storm will have on pest populations in affected areas of CT.
Why have a Pest Inspection on your home or property? Don’t let termites take over your residence like they did to Tiger Wood’s ex-wife, Elin Nordegren’s home. According to an article in People Magazine, Elin recently had her $12M mansion in North Palm Beach, Florida demolished reportedly because is did not meet hurricane safety codes and because it was infested with termites.