indianmeal moth

Indianmeal Moth

July 29, 2023

Unbeknownst to many homeowners, the stored food products in their pantry or kitchen cabinets, such as grain products, dried fruits, seeds, spices, and even your pet’s food, may be home to Indianmeal moths, which you may have transported home, via the packaging, from the grocery store itself, or by way of the food processing plant, …

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carpenter bee

Carpenter Bees

July 25, 2023

Chances are, you’ve encountered the menacing presence of a large, robust, black and yellow bee, also known as the carpenter bee, especially hovering around wood structures in your yard, such as the deck, porch, garage, or shed. Carpenter bees seek out unfinished or weathered wood structures, which they do not actually feed on but instead …

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pharaoh ants

Pharaoh Ants

July 22, 2023

A stubborn ant problem in your home or property could be Pharaoh ants who typically prefer to build their nest indoors, especially during the warmer months. Once inside, this breed of ants is usually found in warm, high moisture areas, such as in narrow openings in the wall, not far from water and food sources. …

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odorous ants

Odorous Ants

July 18, 2023

If you have noticed small brown ants that emit a strong, odorous smell likened to that of a rotten coconut when you crush or step on them in or around your property, especially in the fall or after periods of rain, there is a good chance you have an odorous ant problem. What Are Odorous …

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harvester ants

Harvester Ants

July 12, 2023

Large, bald spots around your lawn could be an indication that you have harvester ants. When nesting, harvester ants are known to clear all greenery from around their preferred nesting site to make room for their breeding activity, which may cause you to believe that your lawn is sick. However, before you call a lawn …

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Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ants

July 11, 2023

If you’ve noticed wood damage around your property, your first thought may be that you have termites. However, your issue could just as easily been caused by carpenter ants. Carpenter ants, like dry-wood termites, will nest in wood structures, such as trees, wood constructed buildings, and more. They chew hollow passageways in the wood to …

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The Three Common Household Ants and What to Do About Them

June 12, 2023

There’s nothing worse than planning a backyard barbeque to celebrate a special moment and noticing just hours before your guests arrive that the outdoor sitting area is infested with ants! Ants are annoying, and here at Joel’s Pest Control, we understand that this bug can put a splinter in your event. Certain species have become …

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