TERMITES - are common in our area and do occur in most regions. Evidence is most often found in the form of mud tubes on or in wooden structures such as floor joists, sill plates, wall studs and rafters.

POWDER POST BEETLES - are a common pest in this region. Often found in damp crawl spaces, old damp basements and in barns. Evidence is usually noted in the form of very small holes with a fine powdery sawdust streaming from them.

CARPENTER ANTS - are a very common pest in this region. Evidence may be noticed as coarse sawdust (frass) coming from behind siding, along sill plates, around window and door frames and in attics. Insect parts in the frass is a sign of carpenter ant activity. Dead carpenter ants are often found in spider webs which is a sign of activity.

CARPENTER BEES - are an increasingly common pest in this region. Carpenter bees routinely chew round half inch holes into wooden fascia boards, window and door frames, and even into treated deck wood. Typically coarse grain, unpainted wood is most susceptible to attack.