Carpenter Ant Damage
Organix Pest Control • March 9, 2021
Don't store wood long-term outside the home.

Always remember you run the risk of carpenter ant infestation if you store wood or planks outside your home long term. If you need to store would do your best to keep it from being exposed to excessive water as carpenter ants prefer to invade wood that has already been wet. Although their galleries look neat you can be sure you wouldn't want them to expand inside your home.

As the temperatures drop and winter sets in, it’s tempting to think that pest problems have disappeared with the warm weather. After all, mosquitoes are gone, ants aren’t marching across the kitchen, and flies have stopped buzzing around. However, the absence of visible pests doesn’t mean they’ve vanished entirely. In fact, winter can be one of the most important times to maintain regular pest control services. Winter pest control ensures your home remains protected from pests that are still active, often hidden, and potentially dangerous. Let’s explore why pest control is essential even during the colder months.