What are some of the most common household pests, and what steps can I take to help keep my home pest-free?
Common household pests include insects such as ants, cockroaches, termites, flies, pantry pests and wasps as well as rodents, such as mice and rats. Most pests need food, water and a place to live, and by eliminating any one of those elements you will help considerably in controlling the pest.

What is the difference between ants and termites?
Ants typically have elbowed antennae, and the midsections of their bodies have "pinched waists." Termites have antennae that are not elbowed, and the middles of their bodies are thicker and not thin or narrow. If wings are present, the front and back wings of ants will vary in shape and size, while the front and back wings in termites are very similar in shape and size.

Every year in the spring, I find ants in my home, more often in the kitchen. I have used over the counter sprays, but it's only lasted for about a week. The ants just keep coming back. What can I do to keep the ants from returning?
Spraying many over-the-counter pesticides will only kill ants present at the time you sprayed. Most ants live in colonies and only a small amount of them leave the colony at any one time to search for and bring back food. If the main colony is not found, extinguished or prevented from gaining access to your home, the ants are likely to return again and again. A Baco Exterminating professional can locate where the ants are coming in or nesting, identify species, monitor their activity, and apply treatment if necessary.

What's the best way to get rid of mice now without using pesticides or poisons, and how can I keep them out?
Snap traps can be used with or without bait to capture mice. Place traps in areas where you have seen mice, droppings or any suspect holes. Glue-type traps may be used if you are comfortable using them. You can also consult a Baco Exterminating professional that has the expertise and tools for rodent monitoring and baiting.

Can you tell me if any bees are harmful to wood?
Carpenter bees are large bees that have a slight metallic sheen and shiny and relatively hairless appearance. In Spring, female carpenter bees burrow and lay eggs in exposed, typically unfinished wood on buildings, decks, and fence posts. They will also burrow into painted and stained woods. Large numbers of the carpenter bees can cause significant damage to decks, posts and other wooden structures. If you believe that you have carpenter bees, consult with a Baco Exterminating professional. They can successfully treat your carpenter bee problem and tell you how to protect your deck against further infestations.