Ant Treatment And Prevention

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How To get Rid of Fruit Flies

Fruit Flies  

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The quickest way to get rid of fruit flies is to put a half cup of cider vinegar (must be cider vinegar) in a jar or bowl and put a half-dozen drops of dishwashing liquid on top of it.  

Leave out on a counter wherever the problem exists. Empty and refill as needed. If that still doesn't work call us to help solve your problem. 

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Quick Termite Facts

Quick Termite Facts 

Concrete foundations are some of the most susceptible types of construction to termite infestation. Termites, enter the home along pipes, crawl spaces under steps and in brickwork.

Dry Wood Termites attack unprotected wood to start their colonies.
Dry Wood Termites generally enter the home through attic vents or shingled roofs, as well as through cracks, crevices and exposed wood. 

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Carpenter Ants

Carpenter Ants 

Carpenter ants are among the largest ants found within the united states. Carpenter ants can be difficult to control so it's best to call a professional.

Carpenter ants are social insects and usually nest in wood.  They excavate in rotting wood, trees and in structures so they readily infest wood foam insulation and cavities.

The workers excavate the nest, forage for food, and care for the young.  Carpenter ants feed on sugar solutions from honey dew-producing insects. They enter structures through gaps and cracks while they look for food.

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Those Darn Fruit Flies !

Fruit Flies visit your home during any of the warmer months, but there’s a good chance that you’re experiencing a fruit fly invasion right now, as summer gives way to autumn. Fruit flies can be frustrating, because their source is often difficult to identify. Although not dangerous, these pests are certainly a nuisance.

Fruit flies are about 1/8 inch long, and have distinctive red compound eyes. They develop from egg to adult in about seven days, and can live for about a month. Females lay 400 to 500 eggs — do the math, and it’s easy to see why a swarm of the flies can seem to appear out of nowhere. Adults are attracted to overripe fruit and vegetables, as well as empty soda cans, beer cans, soup cans, and even dirty dishrags. They’re also attracted to fermented substances like wine, vinegar, and ketchup. Keep this in mind when creating DIY fruit fly traps. It can also be helpful to clean drains which might be home to decaying organic materials. The key to eliminating fruit flies and their relatives is cleanliness.

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All About Termites (Silent Destroyers)

If you see the following signs in your house, you might have termites: 

• sawdust-like droppings 

• dirt or mud-like tubes or trails on the structure 

• damaged wood members (like window sills) 

• swarming winged insects within the structure, especially in the spring or fall

Termites feed upon old roots, tree stumps, fallen tree limbs and branches on the ground, and similar materials. Occasionally termites attack living plants, including the roots of shrubs and trees. In buildings, they feed on cellulose materials, such as structural wood, wood fixtures, paper, books, cotton, and related products. Call us at Quick Solution J. Exterminating today for an inspection at 718-241-4940. www.quicksolutionpestcontrol.com 

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Rodent Infestation In The Home 

Recognizing Rodent Infestations

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You can often identify the kind of rodent you're dealing with by the size and shape of their droppings. Mice, being the smaller of the two types, leave behind the smallest droppings, measuring on average 1/8 to 1/4 inch. They're about the size of a grain of rice, thin or rod-shaped with pointed ends. Roof rats are larger than house mice but smaller than Norway rats. Their droppings average about 1/4 inch and are spindle-shaped with pointed ends. Droppings left by Norway rats are the largest, measuring between 1/4 to 1/2 inch in length. They're moon- or crescent-shaped and are typically shiny black in color, but this can vary, depending on what they eat.

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Mouse droppings can be easily confused with bat droppings. (For more on bat infestations, seeBattling Bats in Your Home If in doubt, try to crush a dropping. Bat droppings easily crush into tiny dry fragments, mouse droppings will not.

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To track where rodents are traveling, you can create your own dust by sprinkling baby powder, cornstarch, or flour along suspicious areas. This is also an effective approach for monitoring rodent abatement efforts.

Not sure you're sharing your home with a rodent? One or more of the following are surefire signs:

• Droppings, typically left behind in kitchen cabinets, pantries, cupboards, drawers, bins, and anywhere else they think they might find food, or where they scurry to avoid predators. Rodents are prolific poopers, so it's pretty easy to spot if you have an infestation. It's also not uncommon to see droppings along walls, on top of wall studs or beams, near nests, and in boxes, bags, old furniture, and other objects.
• Squeaks and other noises. Rodents aren't what you'd call quiet. If they're in your house, you'll hear squeaks, rustling, and scampering sounds as they move about and nest. Noises are often more apparent at night as you're going to bed and they're waking up.
• Urine pools or trails. Rodents are notorious for having weak bladders, and they'll dribble all over the place. House mice sometimes make things called "urinating pillars," which are small mounds consisting of grease, dirt, and yes, urine. Sometimes you'll see tiny drops of urine leading to a mound.
• Nibble marks on food boxes, food, or containers.These telltale signs are often accompanied by nearby droppings.
• Nests. Rodents build nests from soft, fuzzy, or warm materials, such as fabric, furniture stuffing, quilt batting, shredded paper, grass, and twigs, and will typically stuff them into sheltered, out-of-the-way places like boxes, cabinets and closets, walls, even the subspace between ceilings and floors. Other possible mouse nest sites include dressers, behind and inside appliances, and machinery, even computer cases -- basically, anywhere it's cozy and warm.
• Grease marks. Mice can wedge through openings as small as a quarter of an inch in size. As they do, they often leave greasy smears — caused by oil and dirt in their coats — behind. The marks left by mice are fainter than those left by rats. If you find large greasy smears, you should suspect a rat infestation instead.
• Gnaw marks. Gnawing is a defining characteristic of all rodents. They do it to keep their incisor teeth, which grow continually, in check. Wood is a favorite,but they'll pretty much chew on whatever suits them. This includes electrical wire, which, as noted in Electrical Fires, makes them a leading cause of structural fires. On wood, newer gnaws are light colored. They turn darker with age. Sometimes you won't see gnaw marks, but you'll see what looks like fine wood chips or coarse sawdust, especially along baseboards, door and window frames, and cabinets.
• Holes in food packaging. Rodents will nibble into anything they can smell, including boxes and bags of pasta, rice, beans, and grain products. Dog food bags are also prime-time rodent magnets, and especially so for rats, who like the meaty smell as much as canines do. Another popular nibble, although not a food product: soap.
• An "off" aroma, or smell. House mice have a distinctive musky odor. It's hard to describe, but once you smell it, you'll never forget it.
• Tracks. Look for footprints or tail marks in dusty spots. The type of track and tail marks can tell you what kind of rodent you're battling. Mice have the smallest feet, measuring 3/8 inch or less. Rat tracks average between 3/4 to 1 inch. Rats also drag their tails, which leaves a mark between their feet tracks. If tracks are hard to spot, shining a flashlight across a suspicious area can help illuminate them.
• Pet excitement. If Rover or Miss Kitty is acting a bit nuts (more nuts than usual?), especially around a possible mouse hiding area, chances are good a critter has been there or is still there.

Rodents are nocturnal, so you probably won't see many of them unless you've got a big infestation going on. That said, mice tend to be more active than rats during daylight hours.

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You may never see a mouse or rat unless an infestation is severe. Look for signs of rat or mouse infestation:

• Rodent droppings around food packages, in drawers or cupboards, and under the sink.
• Nesting material such as shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter. 
• Signs of chewing on food packaging.
• Holes chewed through walls and floors that create entry points into the home.
• Stale smells coming from hidden areas.

Discourage rats and mice from taking up residence on your property by removing food and water sources, and items that can provide them shelter:

• Seal holes inside and outside the home to keep rodents out. This may be as simple as plugging small holes with steel wool, or patching holes in inside or outside walls.
• Remove potential rodent nesting sites from your property, including leaf piles and deep mulch.  
• Clean up food and water sources in and near your house.
• Keep kitchen garbage in containers with tight-fitting lids.
• Turn compost piles to cover newly added food scraps.
• Stop feeding outdoor birds while you are controlling an infestation or feed only huskless items that leave less residue that can be food for rodents.

Source : https://www.epa.gov/rodenticides/identify-and-prevent-rodent-infestations